20 movies like The Shaggy Dog, ordered by similarity : Chilly Christmas(2012), Think Like a Dog(2020), Two by Two(2015), Ozzy(2016), Onward(2020), The Santa Clause(1994), Beethoven(1992), A Dog's Journey(2019), Robo-Dog: Airborne(2017), Get Santa(2014), Nanny McPhee Returns(2010), Blinky Bill the Movie(2015) ...
Comedy, Kids & Family
1959
104 Minutes
Fred MacMurray Jean Hagen Tommy Kirk Annette Funicello Tim Considine Kevin Corcoran Cecil Kellaway Alexander Scourby Roberta Shore James Westerfield Jacques Aubuchon
son father brother mother dog foreign exchange student amusing lighthearted united states household curse childhood dogs espionage magic unlikely hero metamorphosis adventure discovery 1950s
An old ring turns a couple's (Fred MacMurray, Jean Hagen) son (Tommy Kirk) into a sheep dog; he must perform an act of heroism to turn back.
Kids & Family, Adventure, Other
USA
2012
84 Minutes
Tom Arnold C. Thomas Howell Brooke Langton Karan Brar Andy Pandini Jonathan Kowalsky Casey Graf Bryson Sams Cassidy Mack
dog animal boy dog owner father son best friend puppy single father police detective amusing hilarious lighthearted playful positive uplifting united states beach house home
It's the closing night at the last drive-in theatre in America, and manager, Cecil Kaufman's planned to show 4 movies; films so rare, they've never been exhibited publicly on American soil, until tonight.
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Comedy
China|USA|UK
2020
91 Minutes
Josh Duhamel Megan Fox Gabriel Bateman Kunal Nayyar Julia Jones Janet Montgomery Bryan Callen Lara Grice Gralen Bryant Banks Will Junger Marnette Patterson
prodigy son dog father mother teacher friend winsome uplifting spirited quirky positive playful offbeat lighthearted hilarious endearing cheeky charming amusing
A 12-year-old tech prodigy's science experiment goes awry and he forges a telepathic connection with his dog. The duo join forces and use their unique perspectives on life to comically overcome complications of family and school.
Kids & Family, Adventure, Comedy, Animation
2015
87 Minutes
Sean McCormack
animal friend adventurer mother father child amusing cheeky endearing heartwarming lighthearted playful sea ship unknown territory flooding noah's arc adventure discovery friendship
Finny, a Nestrian, and his new friend Leah have to band together to survive the elements and predators after they fall off Noah's Ark.
Adventure, Kids & Family, Comedy, Animation
Spain|Canada
2016
90 Minutes
Nacho La Casa
talking animal dog cartoon character friend airy amusing witty uplifting dog house dog pound prison dogs animation prison fun comedy escape friendship adventure escape
When his family goes on vacation, a young dog finds himself at a dog prison where he must escape with the help of his new friends.
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Fantasy
USA
2020
103 Minutes
teen boy elf brother dead person father single mother heartwarming thrilling amusing charming house attic tavern enchanted forest resurrection family ties magic unconditional love race against time adventure
Two elven brothers embark on a quest to bring their father back for one day.
Comedy, Kids & Family, Other
USA|Canada
1994
97 Minutes
Tim Allen Judge Reinhold Wendy Crewson Eric Lloyd David Krumholtz Peter Boyle Larry Brandenburg Mary Gross Paige Tamada
doctor father son ex-wife elf psychiatrist madcap heartwarming positive north pole illinois household restaurant roof santa claus father/son relationship childhood divorce magic custody
When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off of his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.
Kids & Family, Comedy
USA
1992
88 Minutes
Charles Grodin Bonnie Hunt Dean Jones Nicholle Tom Christopher Castile Sarah Rose Karr Oliver Platt Stanley Tucci David Duchovny Patricia Heaton
father mother daughter son dog veterinarian amusing touching california household veterinarian's office dogs human-animal friendship family pets evil plot rescue discovery 1990s
A slobbering St. Bernard becomes the center of attention for a loving family, but must contend with a dog-napping veterinarian and his henchmen.
Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Kids & Family, Fantasy
China|India|Hong Kong|USA
2019
108 Minutes
Kathryn Prescott Betty Gilpin Dennis Quaid Marg Helgenberger Abby Ryder Fortson Henry Lau Ian Chen Conrad Coates Jake Manley Daniela Barbosa Kevin Claydon
dog pet owner family member young girl grandfather grandmother endearing emotional touching heartwarming moving charming farm michigan house stable park bedroom dog pets
A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets.
Comedy, Kids & Family, Fantasy
USA
2017
84 Minutes
Michael Campion Patrick Muldoon Kenny Beaumont Jonathan Silverman Brooklynn Prince Bonnie Miller Bob Giordano
robotic dog dog robot best friend amusing charming melodramatic town united states family friendship robotics robots dog pets memory loss missing dog adventure 21st century
After an accident causes Robo-Dog to get lost and lose his memory, he is taken in by a new family. Tyler enlists the help of Barry as they scour the town in search of their missing robotic best friend.
Comedy, Kids & Family, Other
UK|USA
2014
102 Minutes
Jim Broadbent Rafe Spall Warwick Davis Kit Connor Nonso Anozie Jodie Whittaker Ewen Bremner Stephen Graham Joanna Scanlan
santa claus animal father son elf amusing hilarious charming lighthearted heartwarming engaging london christmas fairy tales fairies relationships saving the day father/son relationship adventure discovery
A father and son who team up to save Christmas once they discover Santa Claus sleeping in their garage after crashing his sleigh and finding himself on the run from the police.
Comedy, Kids & Family, Fantasy
UK|France|USA
2010
109 Minutes
Emma Thompson Maggie Gyllenhaal Rhys Ifans Maggie Smith Sam Kelly Sinead Matthews Katy Brand Oscar Steer Asa Butterfield Lil Woods Eros Vlahos
nanny mother child soldier amusing playful farm household london education war parenthood aspirations childhood magic discovery adventure quest 19th century
Nanny McPhee arrives to help a harried young mother who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war, though she uses her magic to teach the woman's children and their two spoiled cousins five new lessons.
Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Adventure
2015
93 Minutes
animal talking animal estranged father friend family amusing charming heartwarming lighthearted positive playful australia outback friendship missing father adventure discovery discovery adventure rescue
With help from another koala (Robin McLeavy) and a frill-necked lizard (David Wenham), Blinky Bill (Ryan Kwanten) embarks on a journey through the Australian Outback to find his missing father.
Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Fantasy
USA
2015
95 Minutes
young girl mother father imaginary friend teacher friend amusing charming emotional san francisco house imaginary world school dining room street emotion moving change adaptation hockey
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.
Comedy, Kids & Family
USA
2006
99 Minutes
Tim Allen Robert Downey Jr. Danny Glover Kristin Davis Craig Kilborn Spencer Breslin Zena Grey Jane Curtin Shawn Pyfrom Jeanette Brox
district attorney scientist dog wife daughter son lighthearted amusing tender courtroom laboratory house city hawaii football field genetic experiments mistaken identity dogs work-life balance family
A man tries to live a normal life despite the fact that he sometimes turns into a sheepdog.
Comedy, Drama
Canada
2016
101 Minutes
Clive Owen Jaeden Martell Maria Bello Robert Forster Tim Blake Nelson Patton Oswalt Matthew Modine Stephen Tobolowsky
carpenter thief son father family mother charming endearing heartwarming lighthearted moving playful canada small town home father/son relationship fatherhood bonding life lessons growing up
A divorced father and his eight-year-old son are about to spend a somewhat predictable weekend together, nevertheless, when a valuable toolbox gets stolen, the search for the thieves will soon turn into a true family bonding.
Comedy, Kids & Family, Other
USA|Canada
2002
104 Minutes
Tim Allen Elizabeth Mitchell David Krumholtz Eric Lloyd Judge Reinhold Wendy Crewson Spencer Breslin Liliana Mumy Danielle Woodman Aisha Tyler Kevin Pollak
santa claus elf love interest son tooth fairy child lighthearted hilarious endearing north pole airplane factory town house marriage christmas family going home father/son relationship good versus evil
Scott Calvin has been a humble Santa Claus for nearly ten years, but it might come to an end if he doesn't find a Mrs. Claus.
Drama
USA
1989
91 Minutes
Sean Astin Stockard Channing Melinda Dillon Jim Haynie Levon Helm Dinah Manoff Dermot Mulroney Tim Quill Keith Szarabajka Daphne Zuniga
father mother brother son older brother younger brother emotional heartwarming amusing small town restaurant family business life lessons coming of age father/son relationship mother/son relationship brotherhood growing up 1980s
The complacent life of three small town brothers is shattered when their father sells the family business from under them.
Comedy, Kids & Family
USA|UK
2010
92 Minutes
Zachary Gordon Robert Capron Rachael Harris Devon Bostick Chloë Grace Moretz Steve Zahn Connor Fielding Owen Fielding Karan Brar Grayson Russell Laine MacNeil
student friend brother mother father amusing cheeky playful middle school america household middle school family friendship bullying growing up discovery underdog 2010s
The adventures of a 12 year old who is fresh out of elementary and transitions to middle school, where he has to learn the consequences and responsibility to survive the year.
Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family
USA
2012
87 Minutes
nerd dog science teacher father mother girl quirky playful amusing household town graveyard human-animal friendship scientific experiments resurrection saving the day metamorphosis wretched excess 2010s
When a boy's beloved dog passes away suddenly, he attempts to bring the animal back to life through a powerful science experiment.
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Musical
USA|Canada
2014
101 Minutes
bird dog father-in-law nemesis reptile human airy amusing charming city amazon house party waterfall lake change family travel self-confidence fencing
It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets his father-in-law.