One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)

When a villain kidnaps Dalmatian puppies to make a fur coat, their parents lead a canine rescue across the English countryside.

Details
79 min · adventure film · comedy film
Directed by
Wolfgang Reitherman, Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske
Format
Animated
Country
United States
Animals
Cats, Dogs

PetActing ratings

4/5 Paw Score
A classic that dog lovers will enjoy.
Does the animal die?
Reveal answer (spoilers)

No, the animals survive.

No dog is shown dying; the story ends with the puppies saved.

Is an animal hurt or in danger?
Mild: brief peril or tense moments

Puppies are in danger of being taken and a chase ends in a car crash with the villains.

Real animals or CGI?
Animated

Fully animated.

On-set animal welfare
Not publicly documented.
Tearjerker level
💧💧 2/5

Tense in places, but a happy ending.

Kid-friendliness (animal scenes)
Ages 5+

The idea of puppies being stolen can worry very young children.

Breed / species accuracy
Not applicable

Breed accuracy not assessed in this draft.

Animal cast

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