Best Animal Movies Ever Made

The Best Movies About Animals

Thomas West
Animals have always occupied a crucial role in the world of the movies, and most of the movies that have been made about these extraordinary creatures have been family-oriented movies. If you are looking for a great way to spend an evening with your family, then be sure to check out one of these great animal movies.

Homeward Bound

If you are looking for a classic animal film from the early part of the 1990s, then you will definitely enjoy this movie, which tells the story of two dogs and a cat who undertake a truly great journey in order to be reunited with their human family. There is some phenomenal voice acting going on here, and the story is at once both emotionally poignant and often very funny. With this special mix of emotion and humor, this is sure to earn a special place in your family's home.

Milo and Otis

This is a lesser-known but still very enjoyable movie, which follows the adventures of a pug dog as he attempts to rescue his feline friend from the scrapes in which he inevitably finds himself. With its peculiar blend of British humor and the adorable animals that you will see throughout the movie, you will definitely find yourself watching this movie again and again with the people in your family that love animals.

The Bear

If you are looking for an animal movie that has more of an adult edge, then you will definitely want to consider watching this film. It tells the story of a young bear cub that is orphaned by his mother during a terrible rockslide and is subsequently adopted by an adult male bear. This movie was quite revolutionary in some ways and, although not exactly suitable for the children in your family, can nevertheless make enjoyable watching for most other members of the family.

Black Beauty

If you have a horse lover in your family, then you will definitely want to watch this classic, which tells about the extraordinarily powerful bond between a young boy and a black stallion. As they struggle to survive, both in the wild and after their return to civilization, you will find yourself forming an emotional attachment to them as well.

If you love to watch the world of animals and their extraordinary adventures, then be sure to watch any of one of these great films. They will be sure to become a strong part of your family's viewing experience.

Published by Thomas West - Featured Contributor in Arts & Entertainment

Thomas grew up in West Virginia, where he earned a B.A. in English, History, and Classics from Marshall University. He went on to earn an M.A. in English (with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Women s and...  View profile

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  • Nathaniel Wayne4/17/2011

    Nice choices. It's worth tracking down the original Japanese version of Milo & Otis which had no naration and was actually somewhat dark in tone. It makes for an interesting contrast.

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