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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  1. 1Bolt (2008)Bolt (2008)6.8IMDbReleased 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
  2. 2Lady and the Tramp (1955)Lady and the Tramp (1955)7.3IMDbReleased 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
  3. 3Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)7.0IMDbReleased 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
  4. 4One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)7.3IMDbReleased 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
  5. 5Lady and the Tramp (2019)Lady and the Tramp (2019)6.2IMDbReleased 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
  6. 6Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001)Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001)5.9IMDbReleased 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
  7. 7101 Dalmatians (1996)101 Dalmatians (1996)5.8IMDbReleased 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
  8. 8101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure (2003)101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure (2003)5.8IMDbReleased 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
  9. 9102 Dalmatians (2000)102 Dalmatians (2000)4.9IMDbReleased 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
  10. 10The Fox and the Hound (1981)The Fox and the Hound (1981)7.2IMDbReleased 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