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Plot Summary:
A man leaves his fortune to his dog.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 792
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
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Move (1970)
Plot Summary:
A young playwright who writes porno novels to overcome a writer's block, lives the fantasies of one of his books, while trying to move with his wife from one apartment into a larger one.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 203
Genere: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
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Dog's Best Friend (1997)
Plot Summary:
Dog's Best Friend is a made-for-TV movie, voice-starring James Belushi.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 96
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 88 min
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Sorry (2018)
Plot Summary:
'Sorry' is a story of 'Sorry' (Sourabh), who is college going guy struggling to become writer. Its a journey to find himself.
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Genere: Drama, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: India
Duration: 122 min
Plot tags: social
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The Shaggy Dog (1994)
Plot Summary:
Preteen Moochie Daniels just wants a dog, but his dad, Daniel, is allergic to canines, like Bundles, the shabby sheep dog of neighbor Charlie Mulvihill who secretly trained his pet to help him steal jewels. Mooch's big brother Wilbert 'Wilby' is smart, shy and a promising inventor, but hopelessly clumsy when it comes to girls, and is jealous of his slick mate Trey who has no problems. Desperate Wilby resorts to a spell from the ring of Lucrezia Borgia (he accidentally got from dad's museum of curiosities), which magically turns him into Bundles and back at uncontrollable times. This is how he also knows that the diamond on loan in his father's museum is Charlie's next target.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 383
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: psychotronic
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Sox: A Family's Best Friend (2013)
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A new family is having difficulty adjusting, when an adorable dog comes into their life. Once his special powers are discovered, the local dog catcher and the (F.B.D.I) Federal Bureau of Dog Investigation will stop at nothing to get him.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 102
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
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Summerdog (1977)
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In this heart-tugging kids movie, a vacationing family finds an abandoned mutt and kindly decide to name him Hobo and take him to their home in the big city. When their wicked landlord finds out about the pooch, he threatens to boot them out. Fortunately, Hobo helps to prove that the landlord isn't quite what he seems and manages to protect his newly adopted family.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 58
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
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Junkyard Dogs (2022)
Plot Summary:
Follows a dog who is a master escape artist, who must team up with his puppy pals to prevent their block from being robbed.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 116
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
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Blue's Big City Adventure (2022)
Plot Summary:
When Josh gets the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for Rainbow Puppy’s Broadway musical, Josh and Blue skidoo to NYC for the very first time where they meet new friends and discover the magic of music, dance, and following one’s dreams.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 707
Genere: Comedy, Family, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: educational
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Doggie Tails, Vol. 1: Lucky's First Sleep-Over (2003)
Plot Summary:
It's Lucky's first night away from home and it's scary... Until her kennel friends show her that a little independence can be Big Doggie Fun!.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 87
Genere: Short, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 32 min
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R.A.D.A.R.: The Adventures of the Bionic Dog (2023)
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Gabe and Kylie hunt for lost pirate treasure, hoping to bring tourists to their sleepy Florida town — and save Gabe’s mom’s diner. When they find a precious sapphire, they’re helped by R.A.D.A.R., a clever dog who’s actually a robot! But the mad scientist who invented the treasure-hunting dog wants to steal him back — along with the town’s famous sapphire! Can Gabe and Kylie protect the dog, guard the jewel, and save the town?.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 63
Genere: Adventure, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
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Patrick (2018)
Plot Summary:
Sarah Francis is a young woman whose life is a bit of a mess. The last thing she needs is someone else to look after, let alone someone who dribbles, snores and eats from the kitchen trash. Yet, like it or not, her grandmother has left Sarah her prized possession, a very spoilt pug named Patrick. Surely she must have had her reasons?! Apparently not, as this four-legged friend proceeds to cause chaos in all aspects of Sarah’s life. But then something remarkable happens as Patrick, with all his stubby, stumpy attitude, begins to turn her life around.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Romance
Country: UK, Belgium
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: light, touching, entertaining, funny, romantic, sincere, feel good
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Dogtown 2 (2022)
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It's election time in Dogtown and longtime Mayor Jack Russel has his nose fixed on a fourth term. But Barney Lockjaw plots to take over the junkyard. Will Dogtown stop Barney Lockjaws before it's too late? Find out in Dogtown 2.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 42
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 62 min
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The Dog Who Saved Summer (2015)
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When Zeus (Mario Lopez) accidentally destroys an important party, he gets sent to obedience school at the worst time! A trio of bumbling burglars is planning a heist. Can Zeus save the day?.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 225
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
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Santa's Summer House (2012)
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A dense fog falls over Southern California, sending a group of discontent vacationers to a mysterious island occupied by a jolly old soul whose Christmas magic works all year round. Before this trip is over, each of the weary travelers learn to see their lives through a more optimistic lens. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi.
IMDB Rating: 2.4
IMDB Votes: 526
Genere: Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
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Tiger (1997)
Plot Summary:
Josh Baker is the youngest son of the rambunctious but loving Baker family who live in a sunny beach side California suburb. He is constantly teased by his brother John and his sisters Erica and Lisa, misunderstood by his parents Andrea and Rick, and taunted by bullies Benjamin and Trevor. He dreams of having a true friend of his own. He wants a pet dog, but his father won't allow it. While playing one day, Josh finds a young puppy who has been separated from his family. Josh adopts the dog and names him Tiger. His parents object, but the kids want him too much for them to say no. Although Tiger doesn't fetch or sit up, he does what no other dog can do . . . he talks to Josh. Of course, when Josh tells his friends about his "talking dog," the whole neighborhood thinks Josh is kooky. When the neighborhood bullies kidnap Tiger, everything changes. What happens next will delight the whole family. What started out as a boy's dream of having his own pet, becomes the adventure of a lifetime.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 71
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: suspense, independent film
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Paws P.I. (2018)
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A boy determined to save his father's failing private detective business enlists the help of his pet dog and parrot...who talk. Together they will try to take down the town's tyrannical tycoon who's determined to stop a mansion from being turned into an animal rescue.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 618
Genere: Action, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
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Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map (2013)
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Get ready to experience the world-famous Scooby-Doo! and Crew like never before in this all-new, original puppet movie! What begins as a routine night for the Gang - which includes the slobbering sleuth and Shaggy eating a triple-extra-large Scooby snack pizza - becomes a mad dash to find the frightening Phantom Parrot, who has a map to pirate Gnarlybeard's hidden treasure. Scooby sniffs out the map's clues, which lead him right to a spooky pirate ship. Ruh-roh! What will Gnarlybeard be willing to do to protect his booty? The whole family will love casting off on this mysterious, fun-filled voyage again and again.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 506
Genere: Short, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 44 min
Plot tags: humorous, feel good, not serious, exciting
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Christmas All Over Again (2016)
Plot Summary:
A mischievous, swag-obsessed boy must overcome his inner Scrooge, or remain caught in a cycle where everyday is a Christmas without presents.
IMDB Rating: 3.7
IMDB Votes: 313
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min
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The Dog Who Saved Easter (2014)
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It's Easter and everyone's favorite K-9 is back! The Bannisters are heading out on a family cruise and sending Zeus to doggie day care. Everything is going according to plan, until the daycare's crosstown rival hires a trio of crooks to sabotage the fledgling business. Zeus will make some new friends and new enemies as he uses all his tricks to save the daycare and Easter!.
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 284
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, captivating, feel good, entertaining, exciting
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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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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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Like Father Like Son (1987)
Plot Summary:
Dr. Jack Hammond has best chances to become medical superintendent in the clinic. So he's completely absorbed in his work and has no understanding for his teenage son Chris' problems with school. By accident one of them drinks a brain-exchanging serum, and it switches their identities. This leads of course to extraordinary complications in school and at work, but also to insight in the problems and feelings of each other.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: humorous, sentimental, not serious, inspirational, disgusting, independent film, feel good, unusual plot structure, melancholic, splatter
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Puppy Love (2023)
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After a disastrous first date, wild-child Nicole and socially-anxious Max vow to lose each other’s numbers until they learn that their dogs found a love match, and now puppies are on the way! The hilariously mismatched Nicole and Max are forced to become responsible co-parents, but may end up finding love themselves.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min
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My Ghost Dog (1997)
Plot Summary:
Dog's ghost returns to help boy win a custody battle, fight bullies and find his loving but shy step-dad a nice girlfriend.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 259
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: independent film, exciting, sentimental, touching, feel good, humorous, semi serious
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The Shaggy Dog (2006)
Plot Summary:
The tale of a workaholic dad-turned-dog who finds that being man's best friend shows him the most important job - being a great dad.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 20000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: light, humorous, feel good, semi serious, teen, light hearted, touching, offbeat, psychotronic, funny
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A Halloween Puppy (2012)
Plot Summary:
A boy accidentally turns his mom's boyfriend into a dog.
IMDB Rating: 2.7
IMDB Votes: 231
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, light, captivating, touching, offbeat, semi serious
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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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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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Dog Gone (2008)
Plot Summary:
A courageous boy battles a gang of bumbling thieves to rescue a dog carrying a fortune in stolen diamonds.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 840
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, light, captivating, entertaining, realistic, semi serious, slapstick
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Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021)
Plot Summary:
As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined to become her best friend. When Clifford magically undergoes one heck of a growth spurt, becomes a gigantic dog and attracts the attention of a genetics company, Emily and her Uncle Casey have to fight the forces of greed as they go on the run across New York City. Along the way, Clifford affects the lives of everyone around him and teaches Emily and her uncle the true meaning of acceptance and unconditional love.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 16000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: sentimental, 3d animation, light, sincere, humorous, melancholic, computer animated, cult film