Movies like Dog Days (2018)
The best movies like Dog Days (2018) are Who Gets the Dog? (2016), A Dog's Way Home (2019) and Bingo (1991). If Dog Days hooked you with its comedy and family, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedA Dog's Journey (2019)8.1/10 from 1,669 votes
- NewestEat Pray Bark (2026)Released 2026
Who Gets the Dog? (2016)
Six years after saying "I do," Olive and Clay call it quits. Although they split amicably, both want custody of their beloved dog Wesley and they end up in court. With everything at stake, can man's best friend find a way to reunite the couple?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
SnoozefestMovies 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: Fans watch both · both family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBingo (1991)
A dog named Bingo escapes a circus and befriends a young boy named Chuckie. When Chuckie’s family moves away and leaves Bingo behind, the brave canine sets off on a perilous cross-country trek to reunite with his friend, overcoming countless obstacles—including dangerous criminals and his own fear of fire.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
SnoozefestMovies like thisHomeward 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: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMy Heart Puppy (2023)
Min-soo is about to get married when his fiancée suddenly admits that she is allergic to dogs. Now the guy's best friend, the golden retriever Rooney, needs a new family. With the help of his cousin and social media, Min-soo starts looking for a new home for Rooney.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
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: Fans watch both · both family
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: Fans watch both · both family
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBeverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)
A pampered Beverly Hills chihuahua named Chloe who, while on vacation in Mexico with her owner Viv's niece, Rachel, gets lost and must rely on her friends to help her get back home before she is caught by a dognapper who wants to ransom her.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
SnoozefestMovies like thisPuppy Love (2023)
After a disastrous first date, wild-child Nicole and socially-anxious Max vow to lose each other’s numbers until they learn that their dogs found a love match, and now puppies are on the way! The hilariously mismatched Nicole and Max are forced to become responsible co-parents, but may end up finding love themselves.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Worth the HypeMovies 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: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBecause of Winn-Dixie (2005)
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.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMarmaduke (2010)
When Phil and Debbie Winslow relocate from their native Kansas to the sunny climes of Orange County, their big-hearted, havoc-wreaking Great Dane gets a taste of the dog's life, California-style.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisEat, Play, Love (2017)
Veterinarian Dr. Carly Monroe makes it a habit to stop by the local dog shelter as often as possible because she loves dogs and secretly loves the shelter’s owner, Dan. Unfortunately, he has agreed to marry his glamorous TV personality girlfriend and move to the Big Apple. With Dan’s big move looming, his sister decides to take matters into her own hands.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)
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.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Dog Lover (2016)
Sara Gold is a young girl on a quest to save man's best friend. When she goes undercover to take down a dog breeder suspected of wrongdoing, she quickly finds out she might be on the wrong side of right. Sara must make a decision: to continue and follow the orders of her organization, United Animal Protection Agency, or trust her instincts and the boy she's fallen in love with.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019)
A family dog – with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind – evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a race-car driver.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisHotel for Dogs (2009)
Placed in a foster home that doesn't allow pets, 16-year-old Andi and her younger brother, Bruce, turn an abandoned hotel into a home for their dog. Soon other strays arrive, and the hotel becomes a haven for every orphaned canine in town. But the kids have to do some quick thinking to keep the cops off their tails.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
Popcorn FlickMovies 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: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
SnoozefestMovies like thisUnleashed (2017)
When a cosmic event turns Emma's dog and cat into two perfect guys, Emma reconsiders her outlook on dating, hilariously works out her trust issues, and ultimately learns to love herself.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPatrick (2018)
A woman's chaotic life becomes more complicated when she inherits her grandmother's dog.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHappy Howlidays (2024)
A webpage editor spending the holidays alone is drawn into an unusual encounter when she encounters a stray dog.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
A Dogwalker's Christmas Tale (2015)
Spoiled 21-year-old Luce Lockhart faces a tough decision when a handsome new friend asks her to help protect a dog park from her wealthy employer.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisBark Ranger (2015)
Two kids and their trusty dog, Ranger, stumble across a treasure map while playing in an abandoned ranger station. They set out on the adventure of a lifetime in search of a forgotten gold mine, but things take a turn for the worst when they come across a pair of bumbling crooks hiding out from the police.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & family
Max 2: White House Hero (2017)
Max is assigned to the White House while Butch, the secret service dog, is on maternity leave. He meets TJ, a 12 year old boy, who is the President's son. Due to his father's high profile, he is trying hard to fit in and lead a normal life. During a state visit by the Russian President and his daughter, Alexandra (Alex), TJ is asked to accompany her, during their stay. TJ befriends Alex, but when they get into trouble, Max comes to the rescue!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThink Like a Dog (2020)
A 12-year-old tech prodigy, whose science experiment goes awry, forges a telepathic connection with his best friend, Henry-his dog! The duo join forces and use their unique perspectives on life to comically overcome complications of family and school.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMerv (2025)
When their beloved dog Merv loses his spark after their split, Anna and Russ are forced into the world's most awkward co-parenting arrangement. Hoping to shake Merv out of his funk, Russ takes him to Florida for a much-needed getaway-only for Anna to show up unexpectedly. As Merv slowly gets his groove back, turns out fixing their dog's broken heart may lead to a few sparks of their own.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisLady and the Tramp (2019)
The love story between a pampered Cocker Spaniel named Lady and a streetwise mongrel named Tramp. Lady finds herself out on the street after her owners have a baby and is saved from a pack by Tramp, who tries to show her to live her life footloose and collar-free.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both family & romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLike Sunday, Like Rain (2014)
A struggling musician becomes a 12-year-old musical prodigy's guardian for a summer.
Why it matches: Fans watch both
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEat Pray Bark (2026)
Five eccentric dog owners seek help in dealing with their four-legged friends. Their last hope: an intensive course with the charismatic and legendary dog trainer Nodon in the Tyrolean mountains.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisLady 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 · both family & romance
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Dog Days?
The closest matches to Dog Days are Who Gets the Dog? (2016), A Dog's Way Home (2019) and Bingo (1991). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Dog Days?
People who watched Dog Days most often go on to Who Gets the Dog? (2016), A Dog's Way Home (2019) and Bingo (1991).
What is the highest-rated movie like Dog Days?
A Dog's Journey (2019), rated 8.1/10 by 1,669 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Dog Days?
Eat Pray Bark (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Dog Days?
Yes: Who Gets the Dog? (2016), A Dog's Way Home (2019) and Bingo (1991).
How are movies similar to Dog Days chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Dog Days, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.