Dog (2022) is based on a story written by Carolin and Brett Rodriguez. The direction of the movie was given by Channing Tatum and Reid Carolin. Both of them make their directorial debut in this movie. Channing Tatum and Carolin were also the producers of the movie. The movie is based on a real story, a real road trip that happened when Channing Tatum’s dog was diagnosed with cancer, and he decided to spend the rest of her time giving memories to her. The dog was named Lulu; she was a pit bull mix and was diagnosed with cancer in 2018. Lulu died on December 19, 2018, and the movie is directly dedicated to her memory. Tatum also played the leading role in the film, and he has been praised for both direction and acting simultaneously.
The plot of the movie revolves around a US Army Ranger, Jackson Briggs, who was suffering from PTSD, and a military dog, Lulu, a Belgian Malinois, who has a history of aggressive behavior. The dog belonged to his friend and former partner, Riley Rodriguez, who died in a car accident the night before he was called. Now, the story revolves around a road trip that happened between our ranger and the dog. Both of them became partners by fate, and both of them have anger issues and a series of traumas. The movie becomes very emotional at some points and is very eye pleasing to watch.
It is a treat for dog lovers.
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The film was also a box-office hit with a total collection of $61.8 million in the United States and Canada, and in other territories, it made $23.2 million. The worldwide collection of the movie was $85 million.
Let’s have a look over some movies if you like watching Dog (2022).
Red Dog (2011)
It is a true story based on Louis de Bernieres best selling true story of an Australian cattle dog. The dog traveled through the whole of Western Australia in search of his missing master in the 1970s. The story revolves around a very lovable dog who brings people and communities together, taking place in everyone’s heart.
The direction of the movie was given by Kriv Stenders. The movie was produced by Nelson Woss and Julie Ryan.
A Dog’s Purpose (2017)
The movie is based on a life of a dog who finds the real meaning of his life and its purpose over several lifetimes of his. He was reincarnated in many forms as a dog and learned many things during his lifetime. Movie has a very catching tagline, “Every dog happens for a reason.”
The direction of the movie was given by Lasse Hallström. The movie was produced by Gavin Polone.
Eight Below (2006)
Eight Below, the plot of the movie is based on the harsh weather conditions of Antarctica, where a group of scientists went to explore with their sled dogs. At a point in time, an accident happens, and the situation arises that they have to leave behind their precious dogs. The dogs, alone, struggle to survive the drastic conditions of the weather.
The direction of the movie was given by Frank Marshall. The movie was produced by The Walt Disney Company.
Isle of Dogs (2018)
Once upon a time, in Japan, the mayor of the city ordered authorities to send the dogs off the island to quarantine, as there was a plague affecting the dogs. Soon after that, a boy arrives in the city to find his lost dog.
The direction of the movie was given by Wes Anderson. The movie was produced by Wes Anderson, Scott Rudin, Steven Rales, and Jeremy Dawson.
Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (2009)
The film is based on a true story that revolves around a dog who waits for his master each day at a Tokyo train station. He continued to do so for nine years until his death.
The direction of the movie was given by Lasse Hallstrom. The movie was produced by Richard Gere and Bill Johnson.
White Fang (1991)
Based on a novel written by Yukon, through his personal experience, White Fang is a beautiful movie to watch. It is a work of fiction that revolves around a gold hunter who rescued a dog from his abusive master.
The direction of the movie was given by Randal Kleiser. The movie was produced by Markay Powell.
Marley & Me (2008)
One of the saddest dog movies on our list is Marley and Me. The plot revolves around a happily married couple who adopted a dog named Marley. This joyful dog teaches them very important life lessons throughout their life.
The direction of the movie was given by David Frankel. The movie was produced by Karen Rosenfelt and Gil Netter.
Balto (1995)
A wolf-dog hybrid, Balot, tries to save the children of the town from a very dangerous epidemic, diphtheria. Based on true events, the story teaches us about what it truly means to feel things for other beings.
The direction of the movie was given by Simon Wells. The movie was produced by Amblin Entertainment.
Lassie (1994)
It is always difficult to leave one’s surroundings and live somewhere else. Lassie (1994) tells us the story of a teenager who has to reallocate to new surroundings with his family, where he met a homeless dog, Lassie, who later became a very important part of their family.
The direction of the movie was given by Daniel Petrie. The movie was produced by Lorne Michaels.
Lassie (2005)
The movie is based on a dog’s story, Lassie, who is very faithful to her family. She was at first sold by the family due to their financial conditions, but the dog was determined and very faithful towards her family, so she begins her adventure to reunite with them.
The direction of the movie was given by Charles Sturridge. The movie was produced by Samuel Goldwyn Films.
My Dog Tulip (2009)
My Dog Tulip is an animated movie which is based on the story of a man who rescued a German Shepherd and fell in love with the dog who stayed with him for the next 15 years of his life.
The direction of the movie was given by Paul Fierlinger. The movie was produced by Howard Kaminsky, Frank Pellegrino, and Norman Twain.
The Call of the Wild (2020)
Based on a literary classic by Jack London, The Call of the Wild revolves around the story of a dog named Buck. He was abducted from his home and sent to a remote location called Yukon. There he met his new master, who used him for his dog sled mail operations.
The direction of the movie was given by Chris Sanders. The movie was produced by Erwin Stoff and James Mangold.
Man About Dog (2004)
The story revolves around three men and their irreverent journey who left their town with a debt of $50k. They try to pay off their gambling debt with the help of a greyhound dog which happens to be a natural hair courser.
The direction of the movie was given by Paddy Breathnach. The movie was distributed by Redbus Film Distribution.
The Great Alone (2015)
It is a documentary showing the adventures and thrills of an inspiring comeback story of Four-time Iditarod Champion Lance Mackey and his indestructible passion and love for dog sledding.
The direction of the movie was given by Greg Kohs. The movie was produced by Jonathan Hock and Greg Kohs.
Dog Days (2018)
A lovely story, Dog Days, is a story of people having different things in life but are brought together by their lovely canine counterparts. The people in the story live in Los Angeles.
The direction of the movie was given by Ken Marino. The movie was produced by Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon, and Jennifer Monroe.
Snow Dogs (2002)
Once, a dog-hating dentist inherits a pack of sled dogs from her late mother. Now he has the task to make a team of world-champion dogs or lose the dogs to a mountain man, Thunder Jack.
The direction of the movie was given by Brian Levant. The movie was produced by Walt Disney Pictures.
Lassie Come Home (1943)
Lassie, a dog, was sold to a very wealthy family, but the love of her former masters stays in her heart. The story is about the adventures and thrills she faces in her attempts to reunite with her former owner.
The direction of the movie was given by Fred M. Wilcox. The movie was produced by Samuel Marx and Dore Schary.
Lassie’s Great Adventure (1963)
The story revolves around the adventure of Timmy and his dog Lassie who encountered a downed hot air balloonist. An accident occurred, and they ended up in the ballon, which took them into the wilds.
The direction of the movie was given by William Beaudine. The movie was produced by Robert Golden.
Lady and the Tramp (1955)
A female dog, the Lady, felt neglected when her owners got a new baby in the house. Later on in the movie, when Aunt Sarah buys her twin’s cat at their house, Lady gets blamed for everything the cat caused in the house.
The direction of the movie was given by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and Hamilton Luske. The movie was produced by Walt Disney.
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North (1961)
Nikki, a malamute dog, once got separated into the Canadian Rockies by his master. Now she has to find her way to survive in the wilderness while confronting other animals in the wild.
The direction of the movie was given by Jack Couffer, and Don Haldane. The movie was produced by Winston Hibler.
Best in Show (2000)
A mockumentary that shows the stage life of a competitive world around dog shows. The plot shows that owners of five show dogs head for a national dog show with a film crew to give ‘behind-the-scenes’ looks at the highly competitive and cut-throat world of dog shows.
The direction of the movie was given by Christopher Guest. The movie was produced by Gordon Mark and Karen Murphy.
Beethoven (1992)
Dr. Varnick, a vet, wants to use Beethoven, a huge St Bernard, for his deadly experiments. Beethoven was an adopted dog who received all the love from his family and was loved by everyone who encountered him.
The direction of the movie was given by Brian Levant. The movie was produced by Joe Medjuck and Michael C. Gross.
Beethoven’s 2nd (1993)
The story revolves around a dog, Beethoven, a St Bernard, whose wife, Missy, and their puppies got kidnapped by a gang of kids, and then the struggles he has to face to get reunited with them.
The direction of the movie was given by Rod Daniel. The movie was produced by Joe Medjuck and Michael C. Gross.
My Dog Skip (2000)
Based on a true story by Late Willie Morris, My Dog Skip is a delightful family film. A boy named Will gets a dog for his ninth birthday. The story should not be to be told, only felt, and remember to be prepared for tears as the movie is very heart-touching.
The direction of the movie was given by Jay Russell. The movie was produced by Mark Johnson, John Lee Hancock, Broderick Johnson, and Andrew Kosove.
My Dog Shep (1946)
An orphan boy, on the way to his uncle’s home, picks up a stray dog. In no time, they became best friends. But, his uncle does not want to keep the dog. Suddenly one day, the boy got kidnapped by some goons. Later the boy saved him from the kidnappers.
The direction of the movie was given by Ford Beebe. The movie was produced by William B. David associate Barney A. Sarecky.
Bolt (2008)
Bolt, an animated science fiction film based on the life of a
dog, stars in a Sci-Fi fictional show. Bolt believes that he has superpowers. He embarks on a journey to save the life of her co-star from a threat she does not even know about, and he does that with the help of a cat.
The direction of the movie was given by Chris Williams and Byron Howard. The movie was produced by Clark Spencer.
Megan Leavey (2017)
Megan Leavey (2017) is based on a true story of a Marine Corporal, Megan Leavey. She forms a very powerful bond with an aggressive combat dog, Rex. Together with Rex, she completed over 100 missions and saved countless lives. Their bond was tested when they faced an IED explosion.
The direction of the movie was given by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. The movie was produced by Mickey Liddell, Jennifer Monroe, and Pete Shilaimon.
One Hunderd and One Dalmatians (1961)
Once upon a time, there lived a lovely couple, and they had a couple of Dalmatians. Dalmatians gave birth to 101 puppies. An evil lady, Cruella de Vil, wanted to make a fur coat for herself out of the 101 dalmatians puppies. In pursuit of this mad wish, she hired a group of thugs to kidnap the puppies. It is an animated comedy film produced by Walt Disney Productions.
The direction of the movie was given by Wolfgang Reitherman, Clyde Geronimi, and Hamilton Luske.
101 Dalmatians (1996)
It is the live-action adaptation of the same movie we talked about earlier, just having a slight difference of occupation done by one of the couples. It was also produced by Walt Disney Productions.
The direction of the movie was given by Stephen Herek.
102 Dalmatians (2000)
102 Dalmatians is a sequel to 101 Dalmatians. In this part of the story, Cruella de Vil has been released from prison after spending three years of her life over there. She was cured of the obsession of making coats out of dogs’ fur. But later, after hearing a loud noise, she again became the same person. The movie is fun to watch as it is a nice comedy film, and anyone can watch it with family.
The direction of the movie was given by Kevin Lima. The movie was produced by Walt Disney Pictures.
Hotel for Dogs (2009)
The story revolves around two siblings who were never allowed to bring animals to their house. One day they secretly brought stray dogs, but they did not have an ideal place to keep them. So, they decided to take the dogs to an abandoned hotel. Soon, they transformed the hotel into a paradise, making the abandoned hotel an ideal palace for the dogs to stay in.
The direction of the movie was given by Thor Freudenthal. The movie was produced by Lauren Shuler, Donner Ewan, Leslie Jonathan, and Gordon Jason Clark.
Marmaduke (2010)
Marmaduke, a Great Dane, moved with his owner to California. The dog was a problem creator but very adorably loving too. His journey starts from that point, making new friends, and he falls in love with a female collie.
The direction of the movie was given by Tom Dey. The movie was produced by John Davis.
Scooby-Doo (2002)
A full comedy, drama, and suspense movie which revolves around a group of friends who love to solve troublesome mysteries. Once upon a time, they broke apart, and after two years of separation, they got reunited with each other by chance to solve a mystery happening on Spooky Island. We all know their names in our hearts, Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and their dog, Scooby-Doo.
The direction of the movie was given by Raja Gosnell. The movie was produced by Charles Roven and Richard Suckle.
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)
The Mystery Inc. team once again got into trouble when a masked man caused havoc by stealing the costumes of the museum they were invited to see for its grand opening.
The direction of the movie was given by Raja Gosnell. The movie was produced by Charles Roven and Richard Suckle.
An Insignificant Harvey (2011)
The story revolves around a little guy, who is a janitor, who finds a husky puppy and feels that his life has changed in a very loving way. He also found the love of his life, who was an exotic dancer by profession.
The direction of the movie was given by Jeff Kopas. The movie was produced by Jeff Kopas and Daniel Zuccala.
To Build a Fire (1969)
To Build a Fire is a story about a man who decides to travel alone in the harsh environment of Yukon with his dog. The sub-freezing temperatures of Yukon put him to the test of his endurance, and he falls prey to the unrelenting and unforgiving power of mother nature.
The direction of the movie was given by Fx Goby. The movie was produced by Samuel François-Steininger, Chris O’Reilly, Charlotte Bavasso, and Christel Delahaye.
The Intruder (2004)
The story is about an ex-mercenary who is suffering from heart disease and is in urgent need of a heart transplant. He left his son, his property, and his beloved dogs in search of a heart in the black markets of Korea.
The direction of the movie was given by Claire Denis. The movie was produced by Humbert Balsan.
Benji (1974)
Benji, a stray dog, thinks he does not need an owner. He likes to roam around his friendly neighborhood in Texas. He teases one cat of a widow and always finds food from a loving shopkeeper. One day when his two best friends got kidnapped, he took it upon himself to find and rescue them from the kidnappers. During his journey, he falls in love with a very beautiful Maltese named Tiffany.
The director and producer of the film were Joe Camp.
Must Love Dogs (2005)
The story of Must Love Dogs revolves around two people who found themselves by chance through a matrimony site. In the girl’s profile, it was written the guy must love dogs. The movie is very good, very hilarious, and a must to watch.
The direction of the movie was given by Gary David Goldberg. The movie was produced by Gary David Goldberg, Jennifer Todd, and Suzanne Todd.
A Dogwalker’s Christmas Tale (2015)
The story is based on a beautiful coincidence that happened between two strangers and a need to save a dog park from getting reconstructed as a salon. Lace Lockhart is forced to work against her will to walk dogs for a living at a park. At the park, she met a boy named Dean, who she fell in love with by seeing his will to save the park for the dogs.
The direction of the movie was given by Letia Clouston. The movie was produced by Jake Helgren, Fernando Szew, Elizabeth Snoderly, Ralph McCloud, and Stephanie Slack.
