Drama
Donal is a 14-year old who develops a passion for greyhound racing. He works in a kennel, which is owned by Good Joe. Good Joe promises Donal ownership of Donal's favorite greyhound, The Mighty Celt, if the animal wins three races in a row. Meanwhile, Donal's mother, Kate, must adjust her life when O, a man from her past, returns. The political climate of Ireland serves as the backdrop of this story.
MOVIE COMMENTS
SIMILAR MOVIES
The Dog & the Boy
10 Promises to My Dog
Dean Spanley
Lassie Come Home
As Good as It Gets
Michael
42nd Street
The Island of Thirty Coffins
The Bear
Without Family
Border
Rain
Rusty's Birthday
The Vourdalak
Red
Kes
Foe Paws
Test Footage of Toast
My Life as a Dog
Wendy and Lucy
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The Dog & the Boy
IMDB 3.6 | Jan , 2023
Experimental short from Netflix Anime Creators' Base, AI character development company rinna, and WIT STUDIO. The short utilizes AI assistance in the background art workflow.10 Promises to My Dog
IMDB 6.8 | Mar , 2008
One day a puppy comes to the house of Akari, who has just turned twelve, and was trying hard to act strong after her mother suddenly fell ill. She immediately falls in love with the puppy and names it "Socks" after the paws which looked like they had white socks on. Akari was together with Socks day and night. However, as Akari grows up, her feelings and interest moves away from Socks. Year by year, their distance grows, which also leads to her physical distance as she moves to a far off city, and must leave Socks behind to a childhood friend.One day Akari remembers the 10 promises that she had made with Socks and her deceased mother...Dean Spanley
IMDB 7.5 | Dec , 2008
Set in Edwardian England where upper lips are always stiff and men from the Colonies are not entirely to be trusted, Fisk Senior has little time or affection for his son, but when the pair visit an eccentric Indian, they start a strange journey that eventually allows the old man to find his heart.Lassie Come Home
IMDB 6.6 | Dec , 1943
Hard times come for the Carraclough family and they are forced to sell their dog, Lassie, to the rich Duke of Rudling. Lassie, however, is unwilling to remain apart from young Carraclough son Joe and sets out on a long and dangerous journey to rejoin him.As Good as It Gets
IMDB 7.4 | Dec , 1997
Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction, is rude to everyone he meets, including his gay neighbor, Simon. After Simon is hospitalized, Melvin finds his life turned upside down when he has to look after Simon's dog. In addition, Carol, the only waitress at the local diner who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.Michael
IMDB 5.7 | Dec , 1996
Tabloid reporters are sent by their editor to investigate after the paper recieves a letter from a woman claiming an angel is living with her.42nd Street
IMDB 6.9 | Mar , 1933
A producer puts on what may be his last Broadway show, and at the last moment a chorus girl has to replace the star.The Island of Thirty Coffins
IMDB 5.6 | Sep , 1979
The story takes place in 1917. Véronique is a young woman of 35 years, nurse at the military hospital of Besançon. She suddenly learns of the murder of her husband, the mysterious Count Vorski, whom she has not seen for fourteen years. Her research will also lead her to the track of her father and son whom she believed to have died in a shipwreck, already a long time ago. From clue to clue, here we are in Brittany, on this island with a name so ill-fitting... Brutal deaths, enigmatic words written... by whom? A frightening prophecy, the superstitious terror of the island's inhabitants, and suddenly, Veronica d'Hergemont can no longer leave this island. She's stuck alone. Almost alone...The Bear
IMDB 7 | Oct , 1988
An orphan bear cub hooks up with an adult male as they try to dodge human hunters.Without Family
IMDB 6.8 | Dec , 2000
Young Remi, a foundling, lives on the farm run by his impoverished foster parents. When their money runs out, unbeknown to his foster-mother, Rémi is sold by his hard-hearted foster father to an old street performer named Vitalis. Vitalis was once a famous opera singer, but became destitute after a tragic love affair.Border
IMDB 10 | Nov , 2023
A boy and his faithful dog Meg face challenges of a post-apocalyptic world. Together, they explore desolate streets, face unexpected dangers and share a unique connection. When confronted by a group of hooded strangers, Meg shows courage and determination, saving the boy from a dark fate. In this exciting survival story, the bond between the boy and his faithful companion is strengthened, making them inseparable in a world that has changed dramatically.Rain
IMDB 4.5 | May , 2003
A German Shepherd Dog named Rain is trained to fight in the Vietnam War and his intelligence and courage in the face of adversity wins the respect and loyalty of his platoon.Rusty's Birthday
IMDB 4 | Nov , 1949
A lost dog tries to find his way back to his beloved master in the final film of the Rusty series.The Vourdalak
IMDB 6 | Oct , 2023
Lost in a hostile forest, the Marquis d'Urfé, a noble emissary of the King of France, finds refuge in the home of a strange family.Red
IMDB 6.2 | Aug , 2008
Avery, a reclusive older man, has a best friend in his dog, Red. When three teens kill Red without reason, Avery sets out for justice and redemption, attempting to follow the letter of the law. But when the law fails him, and the boys' father clearly defines right and wrong in his own way, Avery must avenge himself by any means possible.Kes
IMDB 7.5 | Apr , 1970
Bullied at school and ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother, Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, tames and trains his pet kestrel falcon whom he names Kes. Helped and encouraged by his English teacher and his fellow students, Billy finally finds a positive purpose to his unhappy existence—until tragedy strikes.Foe Paws
IMDB 10 | Jul , 2000
This cartoon follows the misadventures of an eccentric old woman who tries to replace her long lost children by dressing up her cat and dog in human clothes.Test Footage of Toast
IMDB 0 | Dec , 2022
A man watches test footage of his dog after dropping it off at the vet.My Life as a Dog
IMDB 7.2 | Dec , 1985
A boy, obsessed with comparing himself with those less fortunate, experiences a different life at the home of his aunt and uncle in 1959 Sweden.Wendy and Lucy
IMDB 6.8 | Dec , 2008
A near-penniless drifter's journey to Alaska in search of work is interrupted when she loses her dog while attempting to shoplift food for it.