Movies like When Lightning Strikes (1934)
The best movies like When Lightning Strikes (1934) are Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995), PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups (2018) and White Fang (1991). If When Lightning Strikes hooked you with its action and adventure, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedPAW Patrol: Mighty Pups (2018)7.5/10 from 593 votes
- NewestHeart of the Beast (2026)Released 2026
Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995)
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.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPAW Patrol: Mighty Pups (2018)
When their latest scheme goes awry, Mayor Humdinger and his nephew Harold accidentally divert a meteor towards Adventure Bay. The meteor's golden energy grants the PAW Patrol superpowers. The heroic Mighty Pups are on a roll to super-save the day.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWhite Fang (1991)
Jack London's classic adventure story about the friendship developed between a Yukon gold hunter and the mixed dog-wolf he rescues from the hands of a man who mistreats him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisInterceptor (2022)
A U.S. Army Captain uses her years of tactical training to save humanity from sixteen nuclear missiles launched at the U.S. as a violent attack threatens her remote missile interceptor station.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHellfighters (1968)
The adventures of oil well fire specialist Chance Buckman (based on real-life Red Adair), who extinguishes massive fires in oil fields around the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDog Gone (2023)
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.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOnce Upon a Forest (1993)
A young mouse, mole and hedgehog risk their lives to find a cure for their badger friend, who's been poisoned by men.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWhite Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994)
A boy and his dog, White Fang, must try to save the noble Haida tribe from evil white men in turn-of-the-century Alaska.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLassie (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 · both adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Fox and the Hound 2 (2006)
Best friends Tod, a fox kit, and Copper, a hound puppy, visit a country fair when they see a band of dogs called "The Singin' Strays". The band has five members: Dixie, Cash, Granny Rose, and twin brothers Waylon and Floyd. It is important that they perform well because a talent scout is visiting.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHeart of the Beast (2026)
After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWolves (2014)
The coming-of-age story of Cayden Richards. Forced to hit the road after the murder of his parents, Cayden wanders lost without purpose... Until he meets a certifiable lunatic named Wild Joe who sets him on a path to the ominous town of Lupine Ridge to hunt down the truths of his history. But in the end, who's really hunting whom?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)
Max the terrier must cope with some major life changes when his owner gets married and has a baby. When the family takes a trip to the countryside, nervous Max has numerous run-ins with canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a scary turkey. Luckily for Max, he soon catches a break when he meets Rooster, a gruff farm dog who tries to cure the lovable pooch of his neuroses.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Call of the Wild (1972)
John Thornton, is a fearless man who's after more than gold; he wants to do what's right. Thornton works for the U.S. mail and is the only person daring and smart enough to figure out how to travel the deadly 600 miles from Skagway to Dawson, Alaska in the icy winter. His incredibly dog Buck is by his side and part of how he survives.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMuzzle: City of Wolves (2025)
LAPD officer Jake Rosser endeavors to lead a peaceful life with his family and retired K-9 officer, Socks. However, tranquility dissolves into chaos when a gang targets them in a brutal attack. Alongside his new K-9 partner Argos, Jake launches into a relentless pursuit of justice, determined to protect his loved ones.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving (1995)
When the water supply to the Great Valley is blocked, Littlefoot and his friends must cooperate with a group of bullies to find the reason the cause.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTrue Grit (1969)
The murder of her father sends a teenage tomboy on a mission of 'justice', which involves avenging her father's death. She recruits a tough old marshal, 'Rooster' Cogburn because he has 'true grit', and a reputation of getting the job done.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNapoleon (1995)
The adventures of Golden Retriever pup Napoleon and his friend, the parrot Birdo Lucci.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Dog's Way Home (2019)
The adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisScooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2018)
Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang meet up with Batman and other friends to defeat evil villains and save the day.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTwo in Revolt (1936)
A dog and a horse become unlikely allies when they attempt to thwart a crooked gambler from rigging a race.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & adventure
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog (1980)
The story of a champion sled dog named Kavik who survives a plane crash in the wilds of Alaska and is found and cared for by a young boy named Andy Evans. But the dog's owner finds Kavik and takes him back to his home in Colorado where the dog escapes and embarks on a 2,000-mile odyssey in search of Andy.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure & action
Avenging Fangs (1927)
A dog and his dead master's brother track down murderers.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & adventure
Courage of Lassie (1946)
Bill's separated from his litter, making friends with the wild creatures until he's found and adopted by young Kathie. An accident separates him from her, and he's drafted into K-9 duty in the trenches until battle fatigue takes its toll and he turns vicious. And even though he finds his way back home, he may be condemned as a killer.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure
Mancs (2015)
In a 1990s Hungarian town, tram mechanic Zoltán secretly inherits a hyperactive German shepherd puppy, “Mancs,” which he trains into a rescue dog in his spare time. As Mancs grows into Zoltán’s pride and joy at their new mountain home, Zoltán’s lies about the dog strain his marriage and land him in trouble at work.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure
Fangs of Wolfheart (1925)
Fangs of Wolfheart is a silent Western
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure
The Big Stunt (1925)
The Big Stunt is one of the Wolfheart hero dog Western series.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure
Spartacus and Kalashnikov (2002)
The story of street children and the dog who penetrate into the fast food restaurants at night and catching terrorists in spare time.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure
Wings in the Dark (1935)
In his dedicated pursuit of technology that will aid pilots to safely "fly blind" during adverse conditions, aerial innovator Ken Gordon is literally blinded in an accident, but this setback doesn't deter him from his goal.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure
Cool Dog (2010)
Jimmy lives in the tranquil town of Eagle Rock, Louisiana, with his father, stepmother and his best friend Rainy, a German Shepherd. When Jimmy's father gets a promotion, the family must relocate to an apartment in New York City that has a strict no pet policy. Unwilling to let his master go without a fight, Rainy embarks on a cross-country journey to New York but navigating the Big Apple is just the beginning of his challenging adventure.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like When Lightning Strikes?
The closest matches to When Lightning Strikes are Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995), PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups (2018) and White Fang (1991). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after When Lightning Strikes?
Start with Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995), the closest match to When Lightning Strikes.
What is the highest-rated movie like When Lightning Strikes?
PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups (2018), rated 7.5/10 by 593 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like When Lightning Strikes?
Heart of the Beast (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like When Lightning Strikes?
Yes: Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995), PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups (2018) and White Fang (1991).
How are movies similar to When Lightning Strikes chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside When Lightning Strikes, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.