Some may argue with the inclusion of Christopher Guest's "Best in Show" on a list of dog movies, hence its placement in the back half here, despite being a comedic balm for hard times. After all ...

they're all good enough to stand on their two (or four) feet. Whether you're watching alone, with a furry friend or just can't wait for upcoming R-rated dog movie Strays, try these 5 brilliant ...

Whenever there's a dog as a main character in a movie, there are kids who want to see it. Is The Friend a movie for them to ...