By Saurabh Monga
What dogs are to paws, are what laughter is to smiles, and what heart is to emotions. Mix all these ingredients, and what you get is a perfect recipe for priceless moments.
Celebrate the love for your pooch with these priceless moments in the form of the top 10 movies to watch if you are a Woof-Fan.
Paw-Oscar Worthy Performances
It would not be completely wrong to say that this is an all-time favourite movie of all dog lovers. It’s an American movie that is an adaptation of a Japanese film Hachikō Monogatari, based on the true story of a dog named Hachikō. It’s a story about loyalty, love, and lots more. Take a cup of hot chocolate, dip in some marshmallows, and cuddle with your furry friend to watch this gem.
Eight Below
Want to experience the power of love, strength, and strong belief? Eight Below is the perfect movie you can watch for that! It’s a touching story about eight Huskies stranded in the harsh weather of the Antarctic region, their fight for survival, and how their trainer plans a mission for their rescue.
Marley and Me
Drenched in drama? Time for some joy (and tears of course)! This might be the most loved movie of a huge number of paw-parents across the globe. It’s a story of the couple going to adopt a puppy named “Marley” …. or shall we say he adapted them. And what goes after that is a roller-coaster ride of fun, joy, and laughter with a dose of drama and a pinch of tears. A perfect Sunday family film to enjoy!
Togo
The title is small like the dog in the movie but little did the audience know that the heart of the dog was BIG and stronger was his courage. It’s a story that takes you back into a history filled with adventure, and energy and makes you believe that even the impossible says I’M Possible. Watch to believe!
777 Charlie (Hidden Gem)
Entering the world of amazing dog movies is this hidden gem from our very own motherland India. Let alone a bunch of tissues, a whole box of them might not be enough to wipe your tears while you are watching this utterly beautiful and heart-wrenching masterpiece. I rather not say anything about this movie, and rather just the movie do the talking. Watch and experience this soul-touching drama.
A Dog’s Purpose and A Dog’s Journey
These two movies are one beautiful experience weaved into two parts of a story.
“I had a purpose. I was needed again and again and again. With each new life, I was learning a new lesson.”
“I had a lot of lives, all different. Sometimes I was big, and sometimes, I was small.”
Wondering what do these quotes convey? Curious to find out if the story weaved into these quotes? It’s time to go on a journey and experience friendships that transcend lifetimes!
The Art of Racing in the Rain
“Meet the dog who will show the world how to be human”
This movie will leave you with moments of thrill, joy, romance, love, and lots of life-changing learnings. A true gem that will make you fall in love with Enzo. You might choose to watch this movie but, in the end, I am sure it will make you believe that the movie chose you. It’s a story not to be missed!
Dogs – TV Series (Hidden Gem)
This is a documentary TV Series on Netflix which is a collection of some really beautiful stories that celebrate the deep emotional bond between people and their beloved paw-some friends.
I especially recommend you to watch the Season 1 Episode 2 story – Bravo, Zeus. Till now you would have seen the loyalty of beloved dogs for humans, but this movie will take you on a beautiful, heart-racing-cum-soul-touching journey of loyalty and love of a human for his four-legged best friend Zeus. Watch this and experience the true meaning of friendship at its best.
101 Dalmatians (Classic)
This list certainly cannot be complete without featuring an all-time kids’ favorite classic movie – 101 Dalmatians. This movie was first produced as an animation film in 1961 and then as a full-length Hollywood feature film with the same name/title in the year 1996.
This movie is all about comedy, adventure, drama, and a lot of fun. This movie, especially the animated one, is a cuteness overload with a wagging tail. Enjoy!
Honourable Mentions – Because Love for Paws and Cinema Is Endless
Though the list is and will remain endless, because so is our love for our furry friends, I would like to list some more must-watch movies that you shouldn’t miss – A Dog’s Way Home, Max, Rescued by Ruby, Benji, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Iron Will, Lady and the Tramp, and White Fang.
So, are you ready to experience some paw-some paw-Oscar-worthy performances? Switch on your TV, switch off from the world, and dive deep into the world of paw-love.