Movies Like Kinako - The Story of an Apprentice Police Dog
If you liked Kinako - The Story of an Apprentice Police Dog (2010), a drama and family movie directed by Yoshinori Kobayashi, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.
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Rescued by Ruby (2022)
★ 7.5/10Also family and dramaChasing his dream to join an elite K-9 unit, a state trooper partners with a fellow underdog: clever but naughty shelter pup Ruby. Based on a true story.
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Fluke (1995)
★ 7/10Also drama and familyWorkaholic Thomas Johnson dies in an auto accident and reincarnates as a dog. Remembering some of his previous being, he returns to his wife and son to protect them from the man who caused his accident. But, as time…
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Shiloh (1996)
★ 6/10Also drama and familyAn abused beagle runs away from his owner. On the road, he meets young Marty Preston and follows him home. The boy immediately forms a bond with the dog and names him Shiloh. His stern father won't let him keep the dog…
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Flicka (2006)
★ 6.9/10Also family and dramaKaty McLaughlin desires to work on her family's mountainside horse ranch, although her father insists she finish boarding school. Katy finds a mustang in the hills near her ranch. The headstrong 16 year old then sets…
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A Dog's Purpose (2017)
★ 7.6/10Also family and dramaA dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
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Greyfriars Bobby (1961)
★ 6.9/10Also drama and familyIn Scotland 1865, An old shepherd and his little Skye terrier go to Edinburgh. But when the shepherd dies of pneumonia, the dog remains faithful to his master, refuses to be adopted by anyone, and takes to sleeping on…
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Three Wishes (1995)
★ 6.3/10Also family and dramaWhile Jane Holman is driving with her two sons, she accidentally runs into a drifter, Jack McCloud, who breaks his leg. Being responsible, Jane invites Jack, and his dog, to stay at her home until his leg has healed…
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Skater Girl (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also drama and familyPrerna, a teenager growing up in rural India, comes of age when she’s introduced to the sport of skateboarding. As a result, she has to fight the odds to follow her dreams and compete in the national championship.
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Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)
★ 8/10Also drama and familyProfessor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful…
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A Dog's Journey (2019)
★ 8.1/10Also family and dramaA dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets.
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Max (2015)
★ 7.2/10Also drama and familyA dog that helped soldiers in Afghanistan returns to the U.S. and is adopted by his handler's family after suffering a traumatic experience.
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Dog Gone (2023)
★ 6.2/10Also family and dramaWhen his beloved dog goes missing, a young man embarks on an incredible search with his parents to find him and give him life-saving medication.
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The Perfect Game (2009)
★ 7.4/10Also drama and familyBased on a true story, a group of boys from Monterrey, Mexico who become the first non-U.S. team to win the Little League World Series.
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Benji (2018)
★ 6.9/10Also drama and familyTwo school kids strike up a friendship with an orphaned puppy named Benji. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his scruffy sidekick come to the rescue.
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Where the Red Fern Grows (1974)
★ 6.9/10Also drama and familyBilly Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for two years to achieve his dream of buying two red-bone coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in life as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy…
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Flicka: Country Pride (2012)
★ 6.7/10Also drama and familyFlicka and Toby help out a struggling stable owner and her teenage daughter.
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Where the Red Fern Grows (2003)
★ 6.6/10Also drama and familySet in the Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression, Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for 2 years to achieve his dream of buying two coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in God as he faces…
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Gigi & Nate (2022)
★ 7.6/10Also dramaA young man with a bright future suffers a near-fatal accident and recreates his new life with the help of an unlikely animal friend.
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A Second Chance (2011)
★ 6/10Also drama and familyA young girl and her coach overcome adversity to make their way into the National Australian Gymnastics Squad.
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A Dog's Way Home (2019)
★ 7.4/10Also drama and familyThe adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.