9 cutest animal films that the whole family should watch

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

Are you looking for something to see with your child? At the same time, are you tired of movies about superheroes and would you like to watch something sincere? Pay attention to films where animals are the main characters. These sincere actors will teach your kid kindness, devotion, purity of thoughts. In addition, cute four-legged friends always bring a smile of affection. And sometimes they are ready to deliver unforgettable moments of laughter. So, dear readers, we read our selection and stock up on ideas for an evening in the company of children.

"Hachiko: the most loyal friend" (2009)

Parents probably remember the old Soviet film "White Bim Black Ear" (1977). A more modern story about the faithful dog Hachiko is also impossible to watch without tears. A college professor picks up a lost puppy. The dog becomes not only a faithful friend, but also a companion, a real family member. Every day the dog escorts the owner to the station when he leaves for a lecture, and then happily greets him. But one day the professor has a heart attack and dies. For nine years, from year to year, passers-by have watched Hachiko sadly waiting at the station, and the railroad workers admire his devotion. So the dog dies. This story has a real prototype. In pre-war Japan, the dog was also loyal to its owner. The newsmen learned this case and made it public. Since then, a monument to the faithful Hachiko was erected at this station in 1934.

"Fluke", 1995

Do you believe in rebirth? But the creators of this film for sure. They put the soul of a man named Modin who died in a car accident in the body of a charming seter named Fluk. The newly born puppy, although still very naive, turns out to be quite smart. Surprisingly, he has quite human dreams. Fluk remembers something from a past life, and decides to sort out what happened at all costs. He finds the Modin family, his wife and child take the dog into their home. And then the plot resembles a story from the movie "Ghost" (1990), only a cute dog appears instead of a medium.

"We bought a zoo" (2011)

This romantic family comedy will appeal to both children and their parents. The family, recently deprived of their maternal warmth, decides to move to the provinces. From all the many proposed mansions, the father chooses home ownership, in addition to which a real zoo is being sold. Seeing how his daughter enjoys playing with exotic animals, dad agrees to this adventure. As a result, the estimate for the restoration of the estate turns out to be too large. Will the father, his 13-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter be able to take the risk and spend all their savings in order to save them from certain death of animals? And you will find out for yourself how the story of the acquaintance of the father of the family with a pretty zoo keeper will end.

Babe (1995)

The story of a piglet who strongly disagrees with the traditional interpretation of Christmas dinner. He is too smart and has remarkable skills to become an ordinary roast. His real confession is to feed the sheep. But will people be able to believe in his ability? Piglet Babe, raised by the finest shepherd dog, is struggling to prove it. And along the way, he gets into curious situations and helps other residents of the farm. So from this cute pink pig you can learn not only perseverance, but also kindness and friendship.

Dumbo (2019)

An adventure film from director Tim Burton starring Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Eva Green and Danny DeVito. This is a film adaptation of the famous Disney cartoon, in which an over-eared baby elephant discovers its superpowers. Nicknamed for the awkward look of "dupes," nevertheless, he believes in himself and soon begins to fly. And his caretaker and friend, together with a team of circus artists, organize an escape to save the animals from certain death.

Gunda (2020)

Against the background of fantasy American films and boring documentary films, the film from the director Kosakovsky stands out. It shows a look at the structure of life from the point of view of an ordinary pig. Here she is, pregnant, basking in the sun, and now the little pigs are exploring the world around them. There are also other farm animals - cows, chickens. And not a single person. Not a single sound of human speech. But in this "silence" you begin to distinguish all shades from gentle grunting to indignant screeching, anxious clucking, annoying buzzing and inviting mooing.

The universe is shrinking to the size of a barnyard. Or, on the contrary, it expands, making it clear that besides man there is also another world. Moreover, he is very reasonable, with his own concept of beauty and humanity. And if you like Jurassic Park, then this picture will certainly please at least for its highly artistic shooting.

Favorite (2003)

A drama film based on real events of the 30s of the 20th century. America during the Great Depression and the beginning of the massive use of cars. Iron horses, unfortunately, have no soul and cannot provoke noble deeds. So, a thoroughbred, but frail stallion and in love with horses, but a blind rider - why not a "sweet couple"? Nobody believes in their success, but real gentlemen don't give up. In two hours of TV time, loyal friends will be able to overtake the main favorite horse named "Admiral" and win the title "Best horse of 1938".

Life of Pi (2012)

An adventure drama that has been nominated for 11 nominations and won four Academy Awards. The family of the owner of the zoo decides to move from poor India to respectable Canada, taking with them half of the animals. On the fourth day of the voyage, the ship falls into a storm, and only a zebra, a hyena, a monkey and a tiger manage to escape on a small boat with a minimum amount of provisions. Will they all be able to survive in a long voyage to the shores of Mexico, what misfortunes lie ahead and how will this “Noah's ark” meet the ocean? As a reminder, the film was honored for Best Director, Music, Cinematography and Visual Effects.

Pelican (2011)

A heartbreaking story about the friendship of a bird and people. Janis's father, after the death of his wife, is experiencing grief and has little contact with his son. One day Janis finds an unusual chick and exchanges it from the owner of the boat, where the baby was hiding, for a gold cross - the only thing left in his mother's memory. Having found out about this, the father gets upset and more and more plunges into drunkenness. Meanwhile, the "ugly duckling" turns into a handsome pelican, attracting crowds of tourists to the Greek island.

Once another bus with tourists accidentally knocks down a bird, and it seems that it is doomed. In sobs, Janis still gives his pet to his father so that he can take the pelican into the sea on his boat to die. Two months later, the boy accidentally learns that his father stopped drinking a long time ago, and there are medicines and a bird feather in his boat. The pelican did not die - he not only returned to life himself, but also filled the life of Father Janis with meaning.