Highest-Rated Movies about 'Pet Owner', Sort by Popularity

The Elephant in the Living Room (2010), A Dog's Journey (2019), A Street Cat Named Bob (2016), Gates of Heaven (1978), Truman (2015), Ring of Bright Water (1969), A Dog's Way Home (2019), Son of Lassie (1945) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Pet Owner movies.

#1. The Elephant in the Living Room (2010)

Storyline: While wild animals are mere subjects of fascination for many, some in the United States take the step of bringing them into their homes. This documentary explores the trend of individuals keeping exotic animals as pets and the problems that surround the issue. Among those interviewed are Tim Harrison, an expert on dealing with dangerous pets that have escaped or can't be controlled by their owners, and Terry Brumfield, a troubled man who finds solace in his relationship with his two pet lions.

Plot Keywords: animal-control officer, pet owner, pet, lion, snake, emotional, disturbing ...

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#4. Gates of Heaven (1978)

Storyline: The men who run a pet cemetery, and the men and women who bury their pets, become the subject of this documentary. We first meet Floyd McClure, a paraplegic with a dream to create a pet cemetery. One inspiration is the death of his collie years before; and the other is the local rendering plant, which turns animals into glue. He realizes his dream, only to see it fail. Then we visit a successful pet cemetery, run by a father and his two sons. One is a frustrated musician, nursing a broken heart. The other is joining the family business after selling insurance in Salt Lake City. Throughout, we also meet the people who have buried their pets.—J. Spurlin

Plot Keywords: manager, mortician, son, pet owner, emotional, endearing, outlandish ...

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#6. Ring of Bright Water (1969)

Storyline: Whoever said dog is man's best friend never met Mij! Mij is a cute, cuddly pet shop otter who captures the heart of Graham Merill (Bill Travers). It doesn't take Graham long to realize that London is no place to raise a slippery otter. So he takes Mij to live in a ramshackle cottage on the coast of Scotland. Together they set out to explore the curious and magnificent natural wonders that surround their seaside home--from orphaned geese to tooth-less sharks. While Mij spends his days frolicking in the icy cold sea, Graham finds himself falling in love with the beautiful town doctor, Mary (Virginia McKenna). Before long, the three become inseparable friends.—Rone Barton Lokarr <sandbox2@netcom.com>

Plot Keywords: doctor, townsperson, friend, pet owner, love interest, charming, playful ...

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#7. A Dog's Way Home (2019)

Storyline: As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds herself on an epic 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner. Along the way, the lost but spirited dog meets a series of new friends and manages to bring a little bit of comfort and joy to their lives.—Santhosh

Plot Keywords: puppy, pet owner, boy, veteran, stranger, charming, touching ...

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#9. Red Dog: True Blue (2016)

Storyline: A father takes his two young sons to see Red Dog. After the movie he describes to his oldest son how Red Dog is based on the story of a dog he had as a boy - Blue. From this we see the period in the man's childhood when Blue was his dog, their trials and tribulations living on a farm in a remote part of Western Australia.—grantss

Plot Keywords: father, son, brother, dog, pet, pet owner, animal ...

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#12. The Natural History of the Chicken (2000)

Storyline: People with special connections to chickens are interviewed in this documentary about the ubiquitous fowl. Among the many unusual anecdotes are the story of a chicken resuscitated thanks to her owner's CPR skills, a cockfight breeder whose loud roosters annoy his neighbors and a headless chicken that was a sideshow attraction for many years. Facts about the poultry industry are interspersed with the stories, providing a quirky and well-rounded portrait of the bird.

Plot Keywords: chicken, pet owner, farmer, quirky, amusing, lighthearted, florida ...

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#13. Once Upon a Crime (1992)

Storyline: Phoebe and fellow American Julian Peters meet in Rome, find a lost dog, and agree to return it to Monte Carlo to split the five thousand dollar reward. Discovering the dog's owner dead, they panic and become fugitives. Other victims of misfortune also become suspects, as the plot twists and luck and judgment desert everyone.—<rth@ece.arizona.edu>

Plot Keywords: husband, wife, traveler, tourist, inspector, pet owner, madcap ...

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#14. Wiener Dog Internationals (2015)

Storyline: A family adopts a runt of a dachshund from a shelter. Only time will tell if little "Shelly" and her new family are up for the challenges of entering the nation's greatest wiener dog race, Wienerschnitzel's "Wiener Dog Nationals." One Nation, one race, one wiener.—The Film Catalogue

Plot Keywords: dog, pet, pet owner, amusing, playful, lighthearted, positive ...

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#15. Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties (2006)

Storyline: Garfield (Bill Murray) is back and this time he and his canine sidekick Odie follow their owner, Jon Arbuckle (Breckin Meyer), to England, the U.K. may never recover, as Garfield is mistaken for a look-alike, regal cat who has inherited a castle. Garfield savors the royal treatment afforded by his loyal four-legged subjects, but his reign is in jeopardy. The evil nefarious stubborn Lord Dargis (Sir Billy Connolly) is determined to do away with Garfield, so he can turn the castle into a resort. Garfield's bigger, better, more perfect world is soon turned upside down in this tale of two kitties.

Plot Keywords: pet owner, girlfriend, veterinarian, garfield, villain, lighthearted, amusing ...

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