Movies like Red Dog: 20 to watch next
If you loved Red Dog (2011) — a drama, comedy and family film directed by Kriv Stenders — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Red Dog most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like australia, 1970s and human animal relationship. 6 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Red Dog: True Blue 2016★ 6.6
Shares: Family, Comedy, Drama
When eleven-year-old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in Western Australia, he befriends a scrappy, one-of-a-kind dog that will change his life forever.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Max 2015★ 7.2
Shares: Drama, Family
A dog that helped soldiers in Afghanistan returns to the U.S. and is adopted by his handler's family after suffering a traumatic experience.
Stream in India on MGM Plus Amazon Channel
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A Dog's Way Home 2019★ 7.4
Shares: Drama, Family
The adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog 1995★ 6.2
Shares: Drama, Family
Teenager Angus adopts a stray dog and names him Yellow. Several days later, while travelling along the coast of British Columbia with Angus's father, John, the boy and dog become stranded when turbulent waters capsize their boat. Angus's parents relentlessly badger rescue teams. Angus, schooled by his father in wilderness survival skills, and assisted by the intelligent Yellow Dog, tries to attract rescuers.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Because of Winn-Dixie 2005★ 6.5
Shares: Family, Comedy, Drama
A girl, abandoned by her mother when she was three, moves to a small town in Florida with her father. There, she adopts an orphaned dog she names Winn-Dixie. The bond between the girl and her special companion brings together the people in a small Florida town and heals her own troubled relationship with her father.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Yearling 1946★ 6.7
Shares: Drama, Family
Jody convinces his parents to allow him to adopt a young deer, but what will happen if the deer misbehaves?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Dog Gone 2023★ 6.2
Shares: Family, Drama
When his beloved dog goes missing, a young man embarks on an incredible search with his parents to find him and give him life-saving medication.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Old Yeller 1957★ 6.9
Shares: Drama, Family
Young Travis Coates is left to take care of the family ranch with his mother and younger brother while his father goes off on a cattle drive in the 1860s. When a yellow mongrel comes for an uninvited stay with the family, Travis reluctantly adopts the dog.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Fluke 1995★ 7.0
Shares: Drama, Family
Workaholic Thomas Johnson dies in an auto accident and reincarnates as a dog. Remembering some of his previous being, he returns to his wife and son to protect them from the man who caused his accident. But, as time goes by, his memories return, and Thomas realizes he wasn't such a good husband and father.
Stream in India on MGM Plus Amazon Channel
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A Dog's Perfect Christmas 2026★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy, Drama
When a medical emergency pulls the Goss family apart, determined dog Winstead will do all he can to bring his humans back together before Christmas Eve.
Stream in India on Netflix
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We Bought a Zoo 2011★ 6.8
Shares: Drama, Comedy, Family
Benjamin has lost his wife and, in a bid to start his life over, purchases a large house that has a zoo – welcome news for his daughter, but his son is not happy about it. The zoo is in need of renovation and Benjamin sets about the work with the head keeper and the rest of the staff, but, the zoo soon runs into financial trouble.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron 2002★ 7.7
Shares: Drama, Family
Against impossible odds, Spirit, a young mustang, sets out across the majestic wilderness to regain his freedom and save his homeland. Along the way, he forms a friendship with a young Lakota brave, outwits a squadron of soldiers, and ultimately, finds love.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Fox and the Hound 1981★ 7.2
Shares: Drama, Family
When a feisty little fox named Tod is adopted into a farm family, he quickly becomes friends with a fun and adorable hound puppy named Copper. Life is full of hilarious adventures until Copper is expected to take on his role as a hunting dog -- and the object of his search is his best friend!
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Charlie & Boots 2009★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Drama
After a family tragedy, Charlie and his estranged son, Boots, try to put their differences aside and head off on the road trip of a lifetime - from regional Victoria to the Cape York Peninsula - they overcome many challenges to reach their dream - to fish off the northernmost tip of Australia.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Bambi II 2006★ 6.5
Shares: Drama, Family
Return to the forest and join Bambi as he reunites with his father, The Great Prince, who must now raise the young fawn on his own. But in the adventure of a lifetime, the proud parent discovers there is much he can learn from his spirited young son.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Dog's Purpose 2017★ 7.6
Shares: Family, Drama
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Dressmaker 2015★ 7.0
Shares: Drama, Comedy
In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. As she tries to reconcile with her mother, she starts to fall in love while transforming the fashion of the town.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Greyfriars Bobby 1961★ 6.9
Shares: Drama, Family
In Scotland 1865, An old shepherd and his little Skye terrier go to Edinburgh. But when the shepherd dies of pneumonia, the dog remains faithful to his master, refuses to be adopted by anyone, and takes to sleeping on his master's grave in the Greyfriars kirkyard, despite a caretaker with a "no dogs" rule. And when Bobby is taken up for being unlicensed, it's up to the children of Edinburgh and the Lord Provost to decide what's to be done.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hachi: A Dog's Tale 2009★ 8.0
Shares: Drama, Family
Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
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Where the Red Fern Grows 1974★ 6.9
Shares: Drama, Family
Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for two years to achieve his dream of buying two red-bone coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in life as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with his dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now