Did you like “Caramelo”? Watch 8 more dog movies streaming

The Brazilian film “Caramelo” has arrived in the Netflix catalogue, an original production on the platform starring the actor Rafael Vitti.

With the aim of giving an authentically national identity to the genre, Netflix chose a caramel-coloured dog, a true Brazilian symbol, as its protagonist. The term “caramel” is commonly used to refer to dogs of undefined breed (the famous mongrels) which tend to have yellowish or golden fur.

In the plot, a chef (Vitti) who discovers he has a serious illness ends up forming a strong friendship with a caramel-colored dog.

If you have already seen “Caramelo” and are looking for other films about dogs, below we list eight works available in streaming.

Did you like “Caramelo”? Watch other dog movies in streaming

Memories of Another Life (1995)

Mixing family drama with fantasy, “Memoirs of Another Life” is the kind of emotional film that promises to make you cry. In the plot, a self-centered businessman who only thinks about work (Matthew Modine) dies in a car accident.

However, he is reincarnated as a dog who retains memories of his past life and tries to reconnect with his family. The film is based on a novel by James Herbert.

Beethoven: The Magnificent (1992)

A classic when it comes to dog movies, “Beethoven: The Magnificent” was a commercial success and ended up spawning a franchise with several sequels and even a cartoon.

The film follows a St. Bernard dog who is adopted by a family as a puppy, against the wishes of his grumpy father (Charles Grodin). As time goes by, the dog grows and becomes huge and very messy, although extremely friendly.

However, a veterinarian (Dean Jones) involved in shady animal experiments wants to capture him.

Bud: The Friendly Dog (1997)

Another dog film considered a classic of the genre, “Bud” was a commercial success that spawned an extensive film franchise.

In the plot, a lonely boy meets a fugitive dog with an incredible talent for playing basketball, and together they form a beautiful friendship.

Always by Your Side (2009)

In 1987, the film “The Story of Hachiko” was released in Japan, which tells the true story of the faithful Akita dog who gives the film its name. In 2009, the American adaptation “Semper ao Seu Lado” was released, starring Richard Gere and directed by Swede Lasse Hallström.

In the plot, a university professor (Gere) finds an Akita puppy in a train station and creates a strong bond with him. The dog begins to accompany him to the station every day and always waits for his return, even when an unexpected event changes everything.

Marley and Me (2008)

Based on John Grogan’s memoirs, “Marley & Me” is one of cinema’s most beloved and well-known dog films.

The plot follows the true story of John (Owen Wilson) and his wife (Jennifer Aniston), whose lives are transformed when they adopt messy but adorable Labrador Marley.

Benji (2018)

One of the most famous dogs in cinema is little Benji, who made his first film in 1974 and subsequently numerous other sequels.

In 2018, the eponymous remake of the first film was released, which follows the intelligent and courageous stray who befriends two brothers who live with their single mother. However, when the children are kidnapped, Benji embarks on a courageous mission to rescue them.

An Almost Perfect Duo (1989)

The comedy “Almost Perfect Duo” simply combines dog films with the cop genre and features Tom Hanks in the lead role.

In the plot, a meticulous detective (Tom Hanks) finds his life turned upside down when he has to take care of a large, messy dog ​​who is the only witness to a crime.

White Fang (1991)

In this drama and adventure film, the canine protagonist is, in fact, a wolfdog. “White Fang” is based on the novel by Jack London and stars the young actor Ethan Hawke.

In the plot, during the Alaska gold rush, a young explorer (Ethan Hawke) goes in search of his father’s old mine and ends up forming an unexpected friendship with a greyhound.

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