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Plot Summary:
Lisa Dolittle sends her daughter to 'Durango', a Dude Ranch, to find herself. While there, she uses her talent to talk to the animals in order to save Durango from being taken over by a neighboring Ranch.
IMDB Rating: 4.0
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, romantic, offbeat
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Dog with a Blog (2012)
Plot Summary:
Avery Jennings and Tyler James are step-siblings who are complete opposites. The family faces an even bigger adjustment when their new dog, Stan, can talk and also has a blog, unbeknownst to the family. Stan uses his blog to discuss the happenings in the Jennings-James household. Avery and Tyler later learn of Stan's talking ability and agree to keep it a secret from their parents.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min
Plot tags: sitcom, feel good, semi serious, humorous, not serious, nostalgic
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Prehysteria! (1993)
Plot Summary:
A young boy and his family embark on a series of adventures when the boy finds some mysterious eggs which hatch to reveal a brood of baby dinosaurs.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: independent film, offbeat, feel good, humorous, semi serious, surprise ending, psychotronic
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Finn on the Fly (2008)
Plot Summary:
FINN ON THE FLY is a madcap comedy filled with wild chases, mistaken identity and young romance.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 232
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Canada
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, feel good, captivating, offbeat
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Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief (2008)
Plot Summary:
Maya Dolittle (Kyla Pratt) is back in a heartwarming adventure of presidential proportions! Maya's dream of going to vet school is put on hold when she gets a call from the president of the United States. It seems the First Dog is out of control, and the president needs Maya's help. It's up to Maya and her own dog, Lucky, to stop a canine catastrophe from becoming a national crisis!.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, offbeat
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Dr. Dolittle: The Final (2009)
Plot Summary:
Maya Dolittle can talk to animals. She gets discovered and Tiffany Monaco, a Hollywood star, brings her to L.A. to help her little puppy, who turns out to be a boy.
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, unusual plot structure, contemplative
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A Talking Cat!?! (2013)
Plot Summary:
A mysterious talking cat uses its powers of communication to enrich the lives of two different families, and bring them together.
IMDB Rating: 2.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, feel good, captivating, cult classic, semi serious, cult film
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Spooky Buddies (2011)
Plot Summary:
Disney's irresistible talking puppies are back in an all-new movie that takes them far across town to a mysterious mansion where something very spooky is going on.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Family, Fantasy
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: humorous, not serious, semi serious, entertaining
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Quigley (2003)
Plot Summary:
William Byron Hillman's family comedy Quigley stars Gary Busey as a cold-hearted billionaire. Early in the film he dies. After dying, he learns that he will only get into heaven if he learns lessons about compassion and selflessness. In order to have a chance, he is reincarnated on Earth as a Pomeranian. As a dog, he seeks to undo much of the damage he inflicted on those around him when he was human.
IMDB Rating: 2.6
IMDB Votes: 566
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, offbeat
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Rusty: A Dog's Tale (1998)
Plot Summary:
Two orphans named Jory and Tess live with their grandparents. However, their cousins Bart and Bertha try to take them away because the two kids have trust funds from their dead parents. When Bart and Bertha kidnap the newborn puppies, Rusty the dog decides to save them.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 295
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: independent film, feel good, humorous, semi serious
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The Luck of the Irish (2001)
Plot Summary:
A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious
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Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch (2002)
Plot Summary:
Josh is off to his first year of college and buddy has stayed behind with joshs little sister andrea and the rest of the family. Adrea attempting to fit in with her jr. High classmates decides to join the baseball team and along the way discovers that buddy is a talented baseball player.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Sport
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, light
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Marmaduke (2010)
Plot Summary:
When Phil and Debbie Winslow relocate from their native Kansas to the sunny climes of Orange County, their big-hearted, havoc-wreaking Great Dane gets a taste of the dog's life, California-style.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, sentimental, entertaining, funny, slasher, family comedy
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The Shaggy D.A. (1976)
Plot Summary:
Wilby Daniels, a successful lawyer running for District Attorney, suddenly finds himself being transformed into an English sheepdog. Somehow he has to keep his change a secret and find just what is causing it, all the while eluding the local dog catcher.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: humorous, slapstick, feel good, semi serious, psychotronic, slapstick comedy, funny, light, touching, unusual plot structure
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Dolittle (2020)
Plot Summary:
A physician discovers that he can talk to animals.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 70000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, China, UK, Japan
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: light, funny, humorous, not serious, fairy tale, mystical, mystic, smart, costume drama, happy
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Doctor Dolittle (1998)
Plot Summary:
A successful physician and devoted family man, John Dolittle (Eddie Murphy) seems to have the world by the tail, until a long suppressed talent he possessed as a child, the ability to communicate with animals is suddenly reawakened with a vengeance! Now every creature within squawking distance wants the good doctor's advice, unleashing an outrageous chain of events that turns his world upside down!.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 101000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: light, funny, emotional, hilarious, melancholic, humorous, sweet, parody, romantic, retro
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Beethoven's 3rd (2000)
Plot Summary:
Everyone's favorite St. Bernard returns in this family film about man's best friend. Richard Newton, his wife Beth and kids Brennan and Sara shove off in their camper for a road trip. Along the way, they gain a new passenger: slobbery Beethoven. The Newtons plan to return Beethoven to his owner -- but not before he turns hero when a pair of thieves enter the picture.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Family, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, independent film, feel good
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Cool Dog (2010)
Plot Summary:
Jimmy lives in the tranquil town of Eagle Rock, Louisiana, with his father, stepmother and his best friend Rainy, a German Shepherd. When Jimmy's father gets a promotion, the family must relocate to an apartment in New York City that has a strict no pet policy. Unwilling to let his master go without a fight, Rainy embarks on a cross-country journey to New York but navigating the Big Apple is just the beginning of his challenging adventure.
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 643
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: humorous, feel good, semi serious, light, road movie, entertaining, exciting, independent film, slapstick
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Treasure Buddies (2012)
Plot Summary:
Disney's irresistible talking puppies are back in an all-new movie that takes them halfway across the world to the ruins of ancient Egypt. With the help of some exotic new friends, this epic adventure is a treasure trove of pure Buddy fun. In a race against a devious cat, the Buddies and their new friends, Cammy and Babi, must avoid booby traps, solve puzzles and explore a mysterious tomb - all in search of the greatest treasure known to animalkind!.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: feel good, sentimental, humorous, semi serious
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Beethoven's 4th (2001)
Plot Summary:
The family is pleasantly surprised and puzzled when Beethoven suddenly becomes obedient. Turns out it's a prince and the pauper scenario, with the real Beethoven now living with a pompous rich family.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious
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Bailey's Billion$ (2005)
Plot Summary:
Sweet and savvy talking golden retriever, Bailey, is one doggone lucky pooch when his devoted owner, Constance Pennington, leaves him her entire billion-dollar fortune. Bailey is lucky, that is, until he becomes the target of an elaborately-designed dognap scheme hatched by Constance's nasty nephew Caspar and his money-hungry wife Dolores. The despicable duo's wicked plan is to ultimately gain custody of the canine so they can get their greedy paws on his inheritance. Unfortunately for them, there's a thing or two they don't know about Bailey. Not only does he have great street smarts, he has great pals too. Bailey's loyal guardian Ted, kind-hearted animal advocate Marge, her daughter Sam, and a clever border collie named Tessa set out on a hilarious madcap adventure to free their four-legged friend and put the nasty dognappers out of business-for good!.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 673
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: Canada
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, sweet
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Hounded (2001)
Plot Summary:
A teenager ends up being hounded by a well-groomed and seemingly cute and tiny dog that actually turns out to be a nightmare of a beast.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, realistic
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Chestnut: Hero of Central Park (2004)
Plot Summary:
Ray and Sal, two orphaned sisters, adopt and hide a Great Dane puppy from their two adopted parents living in a luxury downtown New York apartment that expressely forbids dogs.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, touching
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Kids World (2000)
Plot Summary:
What would you wish for if you were eleven and could have anything in the world? Your parents don't understand you. Your teenage brother is constantly getting you in trouble...for things he did! You're in love with the twelve-year-old girl across the street... who, unfortunately, is dating the local bully. Then, one afternoon, while being chased by the bully, you fall into a sinkhole, which happens to be in an ancient Indian burial ground. You find a glass, which you discover turns out to be a witchdoctor's Wishing Glass. When Ryan Mitchell discovers the Wishing Glass, he wishes that all the teenagers and parents would disappear. Soon it's "Kids World," with no adults and teenagers - nobody over the age of 12 anywhere! You can only imagine what happens next... *IT'S A CANADIAN FILM*.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 303
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Germany, New Zealand, USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, independent film, suspense
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Beethoven's 5th (2003)
Plot Summary:
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. When Sara takes Beethoven to spend summer vacation with wacky Uncle Freddie in an old mining town, the mischievous canine "digs up" the missing clue to a legendary hidden fortune of Rita and Moe Selig. Now everybody wants to be the dog's best friend as his discovery unleashes a frenzy of treasure hunting among the community's cast of kooky creatures. With help from Uncle Freddie and Garrett (a friend or maybe more), Sara and Beethoven try to help uncover a secret that has been in the crazy little town for years. Description above from the Wikipedia article Beethoven's 5th (film), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Adventure
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, realistic, semi serious, entertaining, light
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Air Buddies (2006)
Plot Summary:
Here’s the delightful tale of teamwork and adventure your whole family will love! Air Bud is the proud father of five adorable puppies - the hip-hopping B-Dawg, lovely Rosebud, mellow Buddha, dirt-loving Mudbud, and the big fella Budderball - with an unbelievable secret: They can talk! And the hilarious, hair-raising exploits of these barking, talking, ball-playing pups will have you cheering as they run off on a daring rescue mission to save their parents!.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, touching, feel good
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My Brother the Pig (1999)
Plot Summary:
If you act like an animal, you just may become one!.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: independent film, humorous, semi serious
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Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)
Plot Summary:
Dr. John Dolittle the beloved doctor is back, but this time around he plays cupid to bumbling circus bear Archie as he's so smitten by a Pacific Western bear female, Ava. Dr. Dolittle must help a group of forest creatures to save their forest. But with the aid of his mangy, madcap animal friends, Dr. Dolittle must teach Archie the ways of true romance in time to save his species and his home before their habit is gone. So John held a meeting for every animal in the forest to not give up without a fight no matter what kind of animal expression they have and everyone agrees to do it and save their home.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 47000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: humorous, entertaining, not serious, funny, hilarious, sweet, sexy, parody, light, romantic
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Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011)
Plot Summary:
Jim Carrey stars as Tom Popper, a successful businessman who’s clueless when it comes to the really important things in life...until he inherits six “adorable” penguins, each with its own unique personality. Soon Tom’s rambunctious roommates turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland — and the rest of his world upside-down.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 104000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, entertaining, feel good, light, slapstick, sweet, sentimental, touching, uplifting
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Halloweentown High (2004)
Plot Summary:
Marnie Piper prepares to begin a new school year, she asks the Halloweentown Hot Witches' Council to work toward openness between Halloweentown and the mortal world. She proposes to bring a group of Halloweentown students to her own high school in the mortal world.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, stylized, semi serious, teen, spooky, offbeat
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Benji: Off the Leash! (2004)
Plot Summary:
Benji and his friends try to save his mother from a puppy mill.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 668
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, feel good, humorous, semi serious