Animal movie lists
Every list says what it is ranked by. Lists marked "being rated" fill in as our editor approves films.
- Dog movies144 films
Movies where dogs play a main part, from classic family favorites to recent releases.
- Cat movies84 films
Movies starring cats, house cats and big cats alike.
- Horse movies55 films
Horse and pony movies, from racing dramas to wild-mustang adventures.
- Animated animal movies148 films
Animated movies with animal heroes, handy when you want zero real-animal worries.
- Live-action animal movies209 films
Movies filmed with real or realistically recreated animals.
- Family animal movies127 films
Animal movies tagged family or children's films. Our age guidance for animal scenes appears on each rated film.
- New animal movies 202623 films
Animal movies released in 2026, newest and most searched first.
- Best dog movies (PetActing Paw Score)22 films
Dog movies ranked by our own Paw Score for pet lovers.
- Dog movies where the dog doesn't die12 films
Dog movies our editor rated "no animal dies". Spoiler-free: the answer is the list itself.
- Saddest dog movies22 films
Dog movies with the highest tearjerker rating. Bring tissues.
- Animal movies for kids14 films
Animal movies our editor rated age 7 or younger for the animal content.