Watching movies with animals is for the whole family. Here are my favorite movies that'll make you cry, believe in miracles, and there's good out there. Enjoy my curated list
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Movies with dogs for dog lovers
Best movies with whales and dolphins
Zoo and farm animals
Horse 🐴 🐎 🐴 films
What the critiques say
Movies with dogs for dog lovers
Dogs are a man's best friend
Marley is a naughty dog but melts your heart at the end.
Marley & Me | Rotten Tomatoes
Kid friendly movie 🍿 Moral is to persevere.
Amazing TRUE story of Ruby immortalised in 'Rescued by Ruby'
You'll cry, guaranteed!
Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) ⭐ 8.1 | Biography, Drama, Family
Best movies with whales and dolphins
Not that I support using real animals in movies!
This was my favorite movie as a kid. It's far fetched, but it's hopeful and inspiring.
Metacritic reviews - Free Willy (1993) - IMDb
This is great movie to show kids that being different is perfectly fine.
Dolphin Tale (2011) - IMDb
Girl empowering movie plus a whale? And 91% rating?
Whale Rider | Rotten Tomatoes
The Americans and Russians working together to save a family of whales?
The Independent Critic - "Big Miracle" Review
Zoo and farm animals
There are some great movies with farm and zoo animals. PG, no foul language, heart warming and cute!
If you're a millennial, you know this movie! 🍿
Babe (1995) - External sites - IMDb
Scarlett Johansen and Matt Damon are adorable in this family movie.
Watch We Bought a Zoo | Disney+
Horse 🐴 🐎 🐴 films
Horse movies is an easy choice for a night in.
I have to say there are a few unsettling moments in the movie. It's a great film about WWII, but best for children over 9.
War Horse (2011) - IMDb
It's a sweet movie for horse lovers.
Flicka (2006) - External reviews - IMDb
What the critiques say
Can you believe Snakes on a Plane made the list!?
50 best movies featuring animals
Heartstring pulling dog movies!
You'll Want to Give a Round of A-Paws for These Lovable Dog Movies
When you need an animal movie for the family. Just pure cuteness.
9 Movies About Animals Your Whole Family Will Go Wild For
