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Movies like The Vagabonds (1915)

The best movies like The Vagabonds (1915) are A Dog's Life (1918), Fluke (1995) and Shanghaied (1915). If The Vagabonds hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. A Dog's Life (1918)

    The Tramp and his dog companion struggle to survive in the inner city.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Fluke (1995)

    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.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Shanghaied (1915)

    A shipowner intends to scuttle his ship on its last voyage to get the insurance money. Charlie, a tramp in love with the owner's daughter, is grabbed by the captain and promises to help him shanghai some seamen. The daughter stows away to follow Charlie. Charlie assists in the galley and attempts to serve food during a gale.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. A Dog's Purpose (2017)

    A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. 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

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  6. A 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

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  7. Max (2015)

    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.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001)

    Lady and Tramp's mischievous pup, Scamp, gets fed up with rules and restrictions imposed on him by life in a family, and longs for a wild and free lifestyle. He runs away from home and into the streets where he joins a pack of stray dogs known as the "Junkyard Dogs." Buster, the pack's leader, takes an instant disliking to the "house-dog" and considers him a rival. Angel, a junkyard pup Scamp's age, longs for the safety and comfort of life in a family and the two become instant companions. Will Scamp choose the wild and free life of a stray or the unconditional love of his family?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue (2020)

    A royal relative steals a gem with the power to make things fly, the Paw Patrol takes to the skies to stop him and save Barkingburg.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Lady and the Tramp (1955)

    Lady, a golden cocker spaniel, meets up with a mongrel dog who calls himself the Tramp. He is obviously from the wrong side of town, but happenings at Lady's home make her decide to travel with him for a while.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)

    James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Firehouse Dog (2007)

    Rexxx, Hollywood's top canine star, gets lost and is adopted into a shabby firehouse. He teams up with a young kid to get the station back on its feet.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Water for Elephants (2011)

    In this captivating Depression-era melodrama, impetuous veterinary student Jacob Jankowski joins a celebrated circus as an animal caretaker but faces a wrenching dilemma when he's transfixed by angelic married performer Marlena.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Kitbull (2019)

    An unlikely connection sparks between two creatures: a fiercely independent stray kitten and a pit bull. Together, they experience friendship for the first time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Scooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost (2019)

    Mystery Inc. withdraws from solving crimes after botching a case. When Vincent Van Ghoul contacts the gang about an unfinished investigation from Daphne, Shaggy and Scooby's past, the gang springs into action to finish the job that involves catching the 13th Ghost that escaped from the Chest of Demons and is still at large.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Lassie (1994)

    On their way to start a new life at a sheep farm in rural Virginia, the Turner family are halted by a wreck on the highway that has claimed the life of a truck driver. Spotting the trucker's now-abandoned collie on the side of the road, they take pity on the dog and adopt her. As the city family copes with the change to rural life, including a feud with a neighboring farm family who resent the city interlopers, the ever-loyal Lassie helps them adjust to their new surroundings.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)

    Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San Francisco, they drop off their pets -- Chance, an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow, a wise golden retriever; and Sassy, a cautious cat -- at a friend's ranch. But when the animals start to worry that they've been left for good, the three embark together on a treacherous and thrilling journey to find their way back home through the California wilderness.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Flicka (2006)

    Katy McLaughlin desires to work on her family's mountainside horse ranch, although her father insists she finish boarding school. Katy finds a mustang in the hills near her ranch. The headstrong 16 year old then sets her mind to tame a mustang and prove to her father she can run the ranch. But when tragedy happens, it will take all the love and strength the family can muster to restore hope.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Merrily We Live (1938)

    Society matron Emily Kilbourne has a habit of hiring ex-cons and hobos as servants. Her latest find is a handsome tramp who shows up at her doorstep and ends up in a chauffeur's uniform. He also catches the eye of Geraldine.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Harry and Tonto (1974)

    Harry Coombes is a retired teacher in his 70s who has lived in the Upper West Side of New York City all his life. When his building is torn down to make way for a parking garage, Harry and his beloved cat Tonto begin a journey across the United States — visiting his children, seeing a world he never seemed to have the time to see before, making new friends, and saying goodbye to old friends.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Vagabonds?

The closest matches to The Vagabonds are A Dog's Life (1918), Fluke (1995) and Shanghaied (1915). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Vagabonds?

Start with A Dog's Life (1918), the closest match to The Vagabonds.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Vagabonds?

A Dog's Journey (2019), rated 8.1/10 by 1,669 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Vagabonds?

PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue (2020) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like The Vagabonds?

Yes: A Dog's Life (1918), Fluke (1995) and Shanghaied (1915).

How are movies similar to The Vagabonds chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Vagabonds, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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