8 best Hollywood films with animals as lead characters

Shramana Kar

Films that revolve around animals resonate with audiences because they revolve around self-discovery, building confidence, and confronting questions. Here's a list of English films based on animals:

The Call of the Wild (Hotstar)

Buck, a gentle St. Bernard-Scotch Shepherd mix, is torn from his comfortable home and carried away to the Yukon wilderness, where he's forced into service as a sled dog, leaving him peerless.

We Bought a Zoo (Hotstar)

Following his wife's death, Benjamin finds solace in purchasing a house that comes with a neglected zoo. With a sense of purpose, he embarks on a mission to restore the zoo to its former glory.

Life of Pi (Hotstar)

Pi Patel must use his wit to survive on a lifeboat lost at sea, accompanied by dangerous companions—a hyena and a tiger—in a desperate battle against the elements and natural calamities.

A Dog's Way Home (Netflix)

After being separated from her owner, Bella embarks on an incredible 400-mile journey across Colorado, driven by her unwavering loyalty and determination to be reunited with him.

Marley & Me (Prime Video rent)

Adopting a golden retriever named Marley turns the lives of a peaceful couple upside down. But his mischievous ways ultimately impart valuable life lessons after the arrival of their baby.

Peter Rabbit (Prime Video)

Thomas McGregor is frustrated to discover Peter Rabbit and his siblings in his garden. This leads him to devise a series of schemes to evict the pesky critters from his newly inherited family estate.

Turner & Hooch (Hotstar)

Detective Turner's life is turned upside down by Hooch, a stubborn and traumatised French mastiff who is the only witness to a murder. Hooch's emotional scars from his owner's death make him a crucial partner.

Hachi: A Dog's Tale (Prime Video)

A professor's life is changed when he rescues an abandoned dog and welcomes him into his home, leading to the formation of an unshakeable bond between them as they grow and thrive together.