These Are the Best Animal Movies of All Time, No Contest

Let's face it: Kids and adults alike can't get enough of animals. Long before videos of our furry friends took over the internet, we got our animal fix through watching the best kids movies in theaters and at home. And while we love a good children's movie in a theater, there's nothing quite like filling the house with that trademark sound of popcorn bursting and snuggling up on the couch with the ones you love to stream a fun film together. And animal films top our list. We just can't get enough of the heartwarming stories about a pup who always has their owner’s back, or a sassy kitten who’s trying to make his or her way in the world.

Not all of the films listed here are about domestic creatures, though. Some will take you into the lion’s den, the heart of the jungle, or the middle of the Arctic. While there are some recent releases on this list, many are classic kids' movies you might remember watching with your own parents or siblings back in the day. (Most can also be found on Disney Plus too!) And if you haven’t seen the newer ones, we basically guarantee you’ll like them as much as those from your childhood. To top it all off, the soundtracks are catchy too. So next time you’re looking for a flick the whole family—pets included!—can agree on, pull up this roundup of paws-itively adorable movies about animals.