A Disney dog can lead a rescue, find a way home, or upset a plan people thought they had under control. Start with Bolt for a dog figuring out where his abilities end, Lady and the Tramp for a dog’s view of the city, or…
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Bolt (2008)Released Nov 21, 2008An actor dog raised to believe he has superpowers gets lost away from his set. His determination to find Penny starts the trip, but traveling with a cat and a hamster teaches him what works when the cameras are gone.0
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Lady and the Tramp (1955)Released Jun 22, 1955The 1955 animated movie follows a sheltered spaniel and a dog who knows how to get around without people. Choose it for the contrast between the ways they reach the same part of town and what each learns by trusting the other’s route.0
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Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)Released Feb 3, 1993Chance and Shadow cross open country to get home, with Sassy along to question some of their better-looking plans. Chance’s account makes the dangers feel new, while Shadow’s decisions give the group a sense of direction.0
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One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)Released Jan 25, 1961The animated original sends Pongo and Perdita after their stolen puppies. The Twilight Bark turns the dogs’ street-level knowledge into a rescue network. Start here if you want to see the animals make most of the plan.0
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Lady and the Tramp (2019)Released Nov 12, 2019The 2019 production retells the dogs’ romance with live-action surroundings. The city reads differently at the dogs’ height, so it works as a follow-up if you want the same kind of roaming adventure with more recognizable physical streets.0
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Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001)Released Feb 18, 2001Scamp leaves home to join a group of strays and has to decide whose rules he wants to live by. Go here after the first Lady and the Tramp to see a younger dog test the difference between looking independent and actually managing on his own.0
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101 Dalmatians (1996)Released Nov 27, 1996The 1996 live-action version gives Cruella a larger share of the show, but the Dalmatians and the animals helping them still move the rescue. Pick it if you enjoy seeing familiar hideouts and hiding tricks translated into physical spaces.0
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101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure (2003)Released Mar 2, 2003Patch wants to stand out from the rest of the litter and befriends television dog Thunderbolt. The sequel uses his eagerness to imitate a hero to put him in situations where another dog needs an actual decision from him.0
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102 Dalmatians (2000)Released Oct 7, 2000The live-action follow-up gives spot-free puppy Oddball a part in a new rescue. Try it after Glenn Close’s first outing as Cruella when you want a different group of dogs with a much stranger set of hiding places.0
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The Fox and the Hound (1981)Released Jul 10, 1981Copper’s friendship with Tod changes once the hound is expected to hunt. The dog keeps making choices about which relationship to honor. This is a stronger fit for an earnest family watch than for a breezy adventure.0