Movies like Jau (1986)
The best movies like Jau (1986) are Laughing Gravy (1931), The Plague Dogs (1982) and Inside the Mind of a Dog (2024). If Jau hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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Quick picks
- Highest ratedA Dog's Journey (2019)8.1/10 from 1,669 votes
- NewestInside the Mind of a Dog (2024)Released 2024
- In SpanishStrawberry and Chocolate (1993)Also in Spanish
Laughing Gravy (1931)
Stan and Ollie try to hide their pet dog Laughing Gravy from their exasperated, mean tempered landlord, who has a "No Pets" policy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Plague Dogs (1982)
Two dogs, Rowf and Snitter, struggle to survive in the countryside after escaping from an animal research laboratory. They're pursued by search parties and then the military after rumours spread that they could be carrying the bubonic plague.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisInside the Mind of a Dog (2024)
Embark on a delightful journey into the world of dogs in this documentary that reveals scientific and emotional insights about our lovable BFFs.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Dog's Journey (2019)
A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisSociety Dog Show (1939)
Rather out of place at a swanky dog show, Pluto flirts with Fifi, a dainty Pekingese. The judge orders Mickey and Pluto to leave, but when a fire breaks out Pluto rescues Fifi and is proclaimed a hero.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMarley & Me (2008)
A newly married couple, in the process of starting a family, learn many of life's important lessons from their trouble-loving retriever, Marley. Packed with plenty of laughs to lighten the load, the film explores the highs and lows of marriage, maturity and confronting one's own mortality, as seen through the lens of family life with a dog.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisStrays (2023)
When Reggie is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug, Reggie is certain that his beloved owner would never leave him on purpose. But once Reggie falls in with Bug, a fast-talking, foul-mouthed stray who loves his freedom and believes that owners are for suckers, Reggie finally realizes he was in a toxic relationship and begins to see Doug for the heartless sleazeball that he is.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBaseball Bugs (1946)
Bugs Bunny single handedly takes on the “Gas-House Gorillas,” a baseball team of hulking, cigar-chomping bullies.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPatrick (2018)
A woman's chaotic life becomes more complicated when she inherits her grandmother's dog.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRufus (2016)
Manny has moved to a new school, and it's not easy to fit in. After wishing he had more friends, Manny finds a mysterious collar and puts it on Rufus, the family dog. Suddenly, Rufus turns into a boy! Manny's not sure what to do, so he enrolls Rufus in school. When the other students notice Rufus's silly dog antics -- chasing squirrels, eating without utensils, asking for belly rubs, and catching a soccer ball with his mouth -- he immediately becomes the most popular kid around. Manny is jealous of his new best friend but eventually learns that a dog's loyalty to his owner always comes first.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSmarty Cat (1955)
Nobody's home, so Tom invites his alley cat friends in to look at home movies (clips from earlier cartoons where Tom gets the drop on Spike). While they're showing them, Spike sneaks in.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisStrawberry and Chocolate (1993)
In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego attempts to seduce straitlaced David, an idealistic young communist, and fails dismally. But David conspires to be "friends" with Diego so he can monitor the artist's subversive life for the state. As Diego and David discuss politics, individuality and personal expression in Castro's Cuba, a genuine friendship develops between the two.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBeverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta! (2012)
When Papi, Chloe, the pups, Uncle Pedro, and their owners move to a hotel, the smallest pup Rosa feels like she doesn't fit in, and Papi wants to make her feel better by showing her how special she is.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMickey's Steam Roller (1934)
While streetworker Mickey romances Minnie, Mickey's nephews Morty and Ferdie take control of his steamroller and it's full speed ahead on a very destructive ride.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOzzy (2016)
Ozzy, a friendly, peaceful beagle has his idyllic life turned upside down when the Martins leave on a long and distant trip. There's only one problem: no dogs allowed! Unable to bring their beloved Ozzy along for the ride, they settle on the next best thing, a top-of-the-line canine spa called Blue Creek.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIsle of Dogs (2018)
In the future, an outbreak of canine flu leads the mayor of a Japanese city to banish all dogs to an island used as a garbage dump. The outcasts must soon embark on an epic journey when a 12-year-old boy arrives on the island to find his beloved pet.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisCarl's Date (2023)
Carl Fredricksen reluctantly agrees to go on a date with a lady friend—but admittedly has no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl's pre-date jitters and offer some tried-and-true tips for making friends—if you're a dog.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBeverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011)
Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents Papi and Chloe upside down when their rambunctious, mischievous puppies present one challenge after another. But when their human owners end up in trouble, the tiny pups will stop at nothing to save them - because in good times and hard times, the family always sticks together. So Papi, Chloe and the puppies embark on a heroic adventure, proving once again that big heroes come in small packages.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisThree Little Pigs (1933)
The two pigs building houses of hay and sticks scoff at their brother, building the brick house. But when the wolf comes around and blows their houses down (after trickery like dressing as a foundling sheep fails), they run to their brother's house. And throughout, they sing the classic song, "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?".
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton (2017)
Through the lens of his stunningly immersive performance as Andy Kaufman, Jim Carrey ponders the meaning of life, reality, identity and career.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Jau?
The closest matches to Jau are Laughing Gravy (1931), The Plague Dogs (1982) and Inside the Mind of a Dog (2024). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Jau?
Start with Laughing Gravy (1931), the closest match to Jau.
What is the highest-rated movie like Jau?
A Dog's Journey (2019), rated 8.1/10 by 1,669 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Jau?
Inside the Mind of a Dog (2024) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Spanish movies like Jau?
Yes: Strawberry and Chocolate (1993) and Ozzy (2016).
How are movies similar to Jau chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Jau, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.