Movies Like A Dog's Purpose

Ranked by shared directors, cast, themes, genre, and era — not just generic recommendations.

A Dog's Journey

2019·1h 49m·★ 7.5·Gail Mancuso

A Dog's Purpose CollectionThemes: reincarnation, petsBoth star Dennis Quaid & Josh Gad

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

2012·1h 47m·★ 6.8·Lasse Hallström

2 shared crewDir. Lasse HallströmDP: Terry Stacey

Safe Haven

2013·1h 55m·★ 6.7·Lasse Hallström

2 shared crewDir. Lasse HallströmDP: Terry Stacey

Dear John

2010·1h 48m·★ 6.3·Lasse Hallström

2 shared crewDir. Lasse HallströmDP: Terry Stacey

Hachi: A Dog's Tale

2009·1h 33m·★ 8.1·Lasse Hallström

Themes: human animal relationship, petsDir. Lasse HallströmDrama & Family

The Art of Racing in the Rain

2019·1h 49m·★ 7.6·Simon Curtis

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2008·1h 38m·★ 6.8·Chris Williams

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2017·46m·★ 5.4·Savage Steve Holland

TMDB recommendsFamily & Comedy & Fantasy

All Dogs Go to Heaven

1989·1h 24m·★ 6.8·Don Bluth

TMDB recommendsDrama & Family & Comedy & Fantasy

The Indian in the Cupboard

1995·1h 36m·★ 6.0·Frank Oz

TMDB recommendsAdventure & Family & Fantasy

Gremlins

1984·1h 46m·★ 7.3·Joe Dante

Themes: human animal relationship, petsFantasy & Comedy

Alpha

2018·1h 37m·★ 6.6·Albert Hughes

Themes: human animal relationship, petsAdventure & Drama

Lord Jim

1965·2h 34m·★ 6.7·Richard Brooks

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The World According to Garp

1982·2h 16m·★ 7.1·George Roy Hill

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The Eagle Has Landed

1976·2h 15m·★ 6.9·John Sturges

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The Hotel New Hampshire

1984·1h 50m·★ 5.8·Tony Richardson

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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

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Wish Dragon

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