Infamously known as the most dangerous movie ever made. Over 70 cast and crew members were injured during production due to the unpredictable nature of the big cats.
A controversial yet classic Japanese film featuring a pug and a tabby cat. The behind this movie is insane—it was shot over four years with real animal births and seasons. Clips of Milo the cat riding a turtle remain viral popular videos on odditorium channels.
A giant ape swiping at biplanes from the Empire State Building. Dunston Checks In (1996) The Animal Star: Sam, an orangutan.
Utilizing voiceover talents like Michael J. Fox, the film anthropomorphized animals in a live-action format with unprecedented success. 4. Emotional and Dramatic Masterpieces Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009) Infamously known as the most dangerous movie ever made
Over 100 untrained lions, tigers, leopards, and cheetahs
Side-by-side comparison videos showing Andy Serkis in a gray motion-capture suit next to the finished digital chimpanzee asset. 6. Exotics, Encounters, and Evolutionary Visuals Life of Pi (2012)
: A calming compilation covering wildlife in Asia, South America, and the Arctic. The behind this movie is insane—it was shot
Mini-documentaries tracing Keiko’s real-life journey from an amusement park to Hollywood stardom, and his eventual release into the ocean. Dolphin Tale (2011) Animal Star: Winter (Bottlenose Dolphin playing herself)
Won an Academy Award alongside co-star Art Carney.
Audiences love checking in on their favorite animal stars. Viral mini-documentaries track the post-hollywood lives of animals, such as Keiko the Orca's journey to Iceland or the retirement sanctuaries of the Babe piglets. Share public link Dunston Checks In (1996) The Animal Star: Sam, an orangutan
This French feature-length documentary turned real-world animal behavior into a sweeping cinematic narrative. By applying epic storytelling techniques and dramatic narration to actual wildlife footage, it became one of the highest-grossing documentaries of all time. 15. War Horse (2011)
Real mountain gorillas mixed with actors in suits.
| | Year | Main Animal Character(s) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | The Banshees of Inisherin | 2022 | Dog & Donkey (Jenny) | | Nope | 2022 | Horses (and a chimp) | | EO | 2022 | Donkey | | Dog | 2022 | Belgian Malinois | | Beast | 2022 | Lion | | The Tiger Rising | 2022 | Tiger | | The House | 2022 | Personified Animals (Stop-Motion) | | Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers | 2022 | Chipmunks | | Polar Bear | 2022 | Polar Bear | | All That Breathes | 2022 | Birds (Documentary) | | Wildcat | 2022 | Ocelots (Documentary) | | The Biggest Little Farm: The Return | 2022 | Farm Animals | | Bitterbrush | 2022 | Dogs | | A Man Called Otto | 2022 | Cat | | The Northman | 2022 | Various Animals | | Babylon | 2022 | Elephant | | Everything Everywhere All at Once | 2022 | Pomeranian | | Empire of Light | 2022 | Pigeon | | Pig | 2021 | Pig (foraging) | | Dolittle | 2020 | Various Animals | | The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby | 2005 | Dog | | The Bear | 1988 | Kodiak Bear |