International Dog Day 2024: 8 Classic Dog Films Of All Time!

For generations, the proverb "a dog is a man's best friend" has held true. There is no denying that they make devoted friends, so it is only fair to dedicate a special day to dogs and everything they represent. August 26 is International Dog Day, a special day set aside to honour our four-legged friends and spread awareness of their concerns.

If you have dogs, make time for them, pamper them, take them to a fun place, buy them a nice toy, and most importantly, make a commitment to look after their health and well-being all year long. And for those who intend to add a loyal buddy to their lives this day places emphasis on preventing the purchase of dogs from unethical dog breeders and puppy shops and instead emphasising adoption from rescue homes.

Moreover, on this special day, you can spend the evening with family, friends, or your furry buddy while enjoying a good movie on dogs. Here's a list of the best dog films of all time.

International Dog Day 2024: 8 Classic Dog Films Of All Time! 

777 Charlie (2022)

The central protagonist, who lives a miserable and lonely lifestyle, is stuck in a rut and spends each day in the comfort of his home alone. He is given a fresh outlook on life when a dog named Charlie joins it. Charlie is naughty and excitable, which completely contrasts with the protagonist's attitude.

Where to watch: The Kannada film is available to watch on VOOT and Amazon Prime.

Isle of Dogs (2018)

Megasaki, Japan, is experiencing a dog flu outbreak, and Mayor Kobayashi has ordered that all dogs be quarantined on Trash Island. With the assistance of five other dogs on the island, a little boy named Atari sets out to recover his lost dog, Spots but faces several challenges along the way.

Where to watch: The adult stop-motion animated English drama is available on Disney Plus Hotstar and Amazon Prime.

Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)

Summary: A dog named Hachiko was born on a farm and was later adopted by Professor Parker Wilson, an agriculture professor at the university. Parker and Hachiko established a daily ritual in which they would stroll together to the Shibuya train station, where Parker would say goodbye before boarding the train to work. One day, Parker dies after suffering a heart attack. Hachiko rejects this, waiting for a master who will never return home and who has already been adopted by the town's sympathetic residents.

Where to watch: The English drama adapted from a Japanese film is available to watch on Amazon Prime.

Marley & Me (2008)   

Writers John and Jennifer Grogan relocate to Florida after their wedding. John offers Jennifer a puppy, Marley, who retains all of his puppy energy and mischievousness even as he increases in size from a puppy to a 100-pound dog. Meanwhile, thanks to Marley's activities, John has plenty of content for his newspaper column. Marley continues to try everyone's patience by acting like the world's most impulsive dog when the Grogans become older and have their own kids.

Where to watch: The English comedy-drama is available on Amazon Prime.

101 Dalmatians (1996)

Anita, a fashion designer, and Roger, a writer of video games, both fall in love, get married, and have dalmatians named Perdita and Pongo as pets. However, Cruella DeVil, Anita's supervisor, abducts their tiny dalmatian puppies in order to make the fur coat she has her mind made up on. With the aid of the British animal kingdom, Pongo and Perdita set out to find and free all 89 abducted puppies from their terrifying kidnappers, Jasper and Horace.

Where to watch: The English adventure comedy-drama is available on Dinsey Plus Hotstar.

Halo (1996)

Sasha's puppy, Halo, helps to ease her loneliness in her motherless life. Sasha only has one thought when Halo goes missing: she must find him no matter what. As the seven-year-old girl sees one strange individual after another while searching for her pet in the confusing alleys of Mumbai, it resembles Alice's journey down the rabbit hole.

Where to watch: This Hindi drama film is available on Amazon Prime.

Old Yellar (1957)

When their father is away on a cattle drive, a teenage boy helps his mother and younger brother maintain their Texas property and develops an affection for a stray yellow dog. Old Yeller, initially seen as a worthless stray, quickly wins the hearts of everyone.

Where to Watch: The Engish drama film is available on Disney Plus Hotstar.