Classic English animal movies that every animal lover should watch

The story of Mowgli is familiar in every household. The way Bagheera and Baloo raise the man-cub and protect him from the clutches of the evil Sher Khan is cute and adorable. The Disney film is a live-action remake of Walt Disney's 1967 animated film of the same name. Based on Rudyard Kipling's book, The Jungle Book starring Neel Sethi, Bill Murray and Ben Kingsley grossed over $32 million on the opening day.

A '90s kid must have grown up watching this film. The film will get you to roll on the floor laughing. It's fun and adorable and will make you want to own a dog. Directed by Stephen Herek, this 1996 adventure comedy film is a live adaptation of Walt Disney’s 1961 animated film, itself an adaptation of Dodie Smith's 1956 novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians. The film is about an evil fashion designer who conspires to steal all the dalmatians' puppies to make fur coats but instead lands up in big trouble. The film stars Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson and Joan Plowright.

This film is a rollercoaster ride of emotions. A cheerful comedy family movie, Marley & Me follows a couple played by Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, who adopt a Labrador retriever Marley. Marley turns out to be a notorious and incorrigible dog, and neither neutering nor dog obedience classes help them correct his behaviour. The film chronicles the struggles of the couple in bringing up the dog alongside their children. But they learn many important life lessons from their naughty dog, whom they cannot live without anymore.

Get your tissue box next to you while you watch this emotional film about an unforgettable bond between a dog and his man. An adaptation of the 1987 Japanese film Hachikō Monogatari, the film is based on the true story of the Akita dog named Hachikō who lived in Japan in the 1920s. Hachiko followed his owner on the way to his work every day and would always wait at the railway station in the evening to receive him. Even after the owner's death, the dog was seen waiting for his man for nine years until he passed away. Hachiko is still remembered for his loyalty to his owner Ueno and a bronze statue has been erected at Shibuya Station in Japan where he was seen waiting for the owner.

A visually stunning animated film, the 2019 musical revolves around Simba, a young cub who flees his kingdom Pride Rock after his father King Mufasa is killed. He, however, returns home only to discover the drought-stricken land being ruled by his evil uncle Scar. He portrays the true sense of responsibility and bravery while saving his kingdom and restores the Pride Lands to its original state. All hail the new king Simba.