No one does family-friendly films [1] quite like Disney+ [2]. From holiday classics [3] to nostalgic Disney Channel Original Movies [4], the streaming platform has picks for the whole family — including your beloved pet!
On Nov. 27, the Disney+ original adaptation of Black Beauty premieres, starring Mackenzie Foy [5], Iain Glen [6], and Kate Winslet [7] as the voice of the equine hero. The heartfelt classic is a true tearjerker for animal lovers, and teaches kids about the important bond between humans and animals.
In honour of the film's release, check out these other Disney+ picks for pet owners [8] and animal lovers. Don't worry, not all films have an ending like Old Yeller! Read ahead for Disney+'s selection of both animated [9] and live-action movies [10] that put animals first.
Lady and the Tramp
This live-action remake [12] of the 1955 animated film stars Tessa Thompson and Justin Theroux as the voices of the titular Lady and the Tramp. Lady (voiced by Thompson) meets her unlikely match with Tramp (Theroux), and the pair bond once Lady loses her posh lifestyle and is forced to live on the streets. Real-life shelter dogs [13] Rose and Monte also got their turn on the silver screen in the lead roles! The original animated film is also available to stream for a fun double feature.
Watch the 2019 Lady and the Tramp on Disney+ [14].
Or watch the 1995 classic Lady and the Tramp on Disney+ [15].
Elephant
The feature length documentary follows African elephant Shani and her son Jomo as their herd travels across the Kalahari Desert.
Watch Elephant on Disney+ [16].
You Lucky Dog
A dog psychiatrist (Kirk Cameron) discovers he has a psychic connection with depressed dog Lucky, whose owner recently passed away.
Watch You Lucky Dog on Disney+ [17].
Togo
Set in 1925, this true story stars Willem Dafoe as dog trainer Leonhard Seppala, who braved the Alaskan winter tundra to deliver a life-saving antitoxin serum with the help of his legendary canine Togo.
Watch Togo on Disney [18]+.
101 Dalmatians
The 1961 classic received a live-action remake in 1996, starring Glenn Close as Cruella De Vil. Both versions are streaming now for double Dalmatian drama, ahead of the upcoming Emma Stone [19]-led reboot.
Watch the 1996 live-action 101 Dalmatians on Disney+ [20].
Or Watch The Fox and the Hound on Disney+ [21].
Bambi
Aside from those infamously traumatic first few minutes, children's classic Bambi is a sweet and imaginative take on deer, skunks, and rabbits in the woodsy wilderness.
Watch Bambi on Disney+ [22].
Because of Winn-Dixie
Based on the best-selling novel, the film captures the special bond between a young girl (AnnaSophia Robb [23]) and her orphaned dog, Winn-Dixie.
Watch Because of Winn-Dixie on Disney+ [24].
Brother Bear
An Inuit boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, and must learn how to walk in another soul's shoes before turning back into a human.
Watch Brother Bear on Disney+ [25].
The Aristocats
A well-to-do cat and her three kittens are kidnapped by a butler hoping to gain the inheritance left to them. While the plot may seem outlandish (and pretentious), the endearing songs and life lessons make the 1970 animated film worth rewatching.
Watch The Aristocats on Disney+ [26].
Homeward Bound
An American bulldog, a sarcastic Himalyan cat, and a wise older Golden Retriever assume that their owners have left them after being placed in the temporary care of a family friend. The pet trio decide to wander the Sierra Nevada mountains to find their family and get back home.
Watch Homeward Bound on Disney+ [27].
Iron Will
After his father's tragic passing, Will (Mackenzie Astin) enters a dog sled race in hopes to keep his family from bankruptcy. The bond between Will and his brave Husky just might be enough to win the $10,000 prize.
Watch Iron Will on Disney+ [28].
The Shaggy Dog
The 1959 original comedy features a disgruntled dog-hating mailman who suddenly has to cope with his son being transformed into a shaggy canine. Don't judge a bark by its cover!
Watch The Shaggy Dog on Disney+ [29].
Doctor Dolittle
Eddie Murphy [30] stars as the legendary Dr. Dolittle in this 1998 family comedy about a veterniarian who can suddenly talk to animals.
Watch Doctor Doolittle on Disney+ [31].
Bolt
This lovable animated film centres on movie star dog Bolt, who believes his onscreen superpowers are real. After he's accidentally shipped to New York City, Bolt must find his way back to Hollywood . . . and realises stardom might not be all that it's cracked up to be.
Watch Bolt on Disney+ [32].
That Darn Cat!
A lesser-known classic, this 1959 movie involves an in-demand Siamese cat that somehow is the only clue to solving a bank robbery.
Watch That Darn Cat! on Disney+ [33].
White Fang
The whole family will be transfixed by this novel adaptation. Jack (Ethan Hawke [34]) seeks to fulfil his father's dying wish of striking gold in the Yukon Mountains, only to instead find a kindred spirit in a wolf named White Fang along the way.
Watch White Fang on Disney+ [35].
Turner & Hooch
Tom Hanks [36] stars Scott Turner, a detective who is reluctantly teamed up with junkyard dog, Hooch. Like The Odd Couple meets Doctor Doolittle, the film matches slapstick comedy with an unlikely pair.
Watch Turner & Hooch on Disney+ [37].
Old Yeller
This heartbreaking film tells the story of Old Yeller, a frisky stray who finds his place with a farming family. Parents be warned: the ending will bring tears and a tough conversation with kids!
Watch Old Yeller on Disney+ [38].
Eight Below
Stranded in Antartica, a team of sled dogs must fight to survive until their owner Jerry (Paul Walker [39]) finds them.
Watch Eight Below on Disney+ [40].
Hounded
Tahj Mowry, Shia LaBeouf [41], and Ed Begley, Jr. star in this Disney Channel Original Movie about rival classmates who compete to win a scholarship. The only catch? They're about to realise it's not easy taking care of a dog on their own.
Watch Hounded on Disney+ [42].