Stephen Herek directed the family drama film “Dog Gone” on Netflix. It is an adaption of the book “Dog Gone: A Lost Pet’s Extraordinary Journey and the Family Who Brought Him Home” by author Pauls Toutonghi. The movie follows the Marshall family as they look for their favorite dog Gonker after he vanishes while hiking the Appalachian Trail. If you viewed the film and were moved by the emotionally charged story centering on the friendship between Fielding “Fields” Marshall and Gonker, you must be looking for more films of this type to watch. In such case, we have put up a selection of movies that are similar for you. Most of these films, including “Dog Gone,” are available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu.
777 Charlie (2022)
Kiranraj K is the director of the adventure comedy-drama movie “777 Charlie” in Kannada. In it, Rakshit Shetty plays the lonely factory worker Dharma, whose life is transformed when he finds a little puppy. Dharma adopts the stray dog and gives it the name Charlie. As a result, the dup develops a close friendship that finally serves as Dharma’s glimmer of hope. The link between Dharma and Charlie will make viewers think of the one between Fields and Gonker in “Dog Gone.” Additionally, both dogs are lively labradors with similar characteristics who wander off, prompting their owners to conduct a thorough search for their pets.
A Champion Heart (2018)
A Horse from Heaven, also known as “A Champion Heart,” is a drama film directed by David de Vos that centers on Mandy, a troubled adolescent. Mandy, who is alone, has numerous problems following the loss of her mother. She develops a bond with a hurt horse, though, and he finds consolation and comfort in that. The deeply poignant movie emphasizes the importance of developing a link with an animal, sharing a similar theme with “Dog Gone.” Additionally, Mandy’s tale of how her bond with a pet helped her cope with her suffering would make viewers think of Virginia “Ginny” Marshall’s subplot from “Dog Gone.”
A Dog’s Purpose (2017)
Lasse Hallström’s psychological comedy-drama movie “A Dog’s Purpose” is based on W. Bruce Cameron’s 2010 book of the same name. It relates the tale of Boss Canine, a cute dog who had four different owners throughout the course of four different eras. Boss Dog quickly learns his life’s purpose through the seemingly endless cycle of reincarnation. The intensely moving movie stands out from other dog movies because it deals with mature issues like devotion, bereavement, and broken families. The movie, like “Dog Gone,” celebrates these unique relationships and emphasizes the affectionate tie between a pet and its owner.
A Dog’s Way Home (2019)
A Dog Edward James Olmos, Ashley Judd, and Bryce Dallas Howard play the main characters. The main character of the film is Bella, a dog that travels 400 miles across Colorado to find her best friend, Lucas. While Gonker and Fields’ and Bella and Lucas’ separations were caused by different events, both of their stories demonstrate how much a pet loves its owner and vice versa. Additionally, much like “Dog Gone,” this movie draws significantly on fact and is motivated by a number of actual events. The film achieves the top rank on this list because of the similarities between its narrative and themes with “Dog Gone.”
Big Miracle (2012)
The 1989 book “Freeing the Whales” by author Tom Rose served as the basis for the biographical drama film “Big Miracle,” which was directed by Ken Kwapis. John Krasinski and Drew Barrymore play the two main characters. of the world and the a of the a, and a, and a, and a and and and and and and and and, and and and and and and and and and The inspiring tale highlights the contributions of numerous volunteers, journalists, and government representatives who work tirelessly to save the whales. If the group effort to save Gonker in “Dog Gone” piqued your interest in local communities’ efforts to save animals, “Big Miracle” will be to your liking.
Dog Gone (2008)
A comedy film with the working title “Dog Gone” was made by Mark Stouffer. The story centers on Owen, a little child who is abandoned at home with his older sister. A trio of thieves make Owen their target after he saves a golden retriever dog. The dog is carrying stolen gems, Owen soon realizes. The caper comedy is full of fun scenes and humorous jokes that will make viewers think of “Dog Gone” from 2023. Although the two movies have the same title, their tones and approaches to the storylines are very different, thus 2008’s “Dog Gone” is worth your time.
Max (2015)
The major actors in Boaz Yakin’s family adventure movie “Max” are Josh Wiggins, Thomas Haden Church, Robbie Amell, and Lauren Graham. The main character of the movie is Max, a Belgian Malinois military dog who develops a friendship with Kyle Wincott while serving in Afghanistan. Max becomes friends with Kyle’s younger brother, Justin, after being adopted by the Marine family following Kyle’s passing. However, Max’s Marine training and unwavering allegiance turn out to be Justin’s most effective tool when an unexpected threat shows up at the Wincott family’s door. In contrast to other dog movies, this one is shot on a larger scale and has exciting action scenes. The movie, like “Dog Gone,” takes its time to examine the protagonist’s struggle personally and how it affects his owners.
Rescued by Ruby (2022)
Katt Shea is the director of the biographical drama movie “Rescued by Ruby.” It is based on the short story “The Dogwink Ruby” from the book “Dogwink” by Squire Rushnell and Louise DuArt. Grant Gustin (‘The Flash’) plays Daniel O’Neil, a state trooper who aspires to join the elite K-9 team, in the movie. As a result, he works with Ruby, a half-border collie who appears to be difficult to train. In order to distinguish Daniel from Fields in “Dog Gone,” the film analyzes their relationship via the pursuit of the former’s lifelong goal. But just like Fields, Daniel is compelled to reconsider his course of action as a result of his relationship with a dog. Additionally, “Rescued by Ruby” is comparable to “Dog Gone” in that it strikes a balance between drama and fun.
