Belgian Malinois

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Ace of Hearts * Year: 2008 * Country: Canada/US * Breed content: Low

After the loss of his German Shepherd Dog K-9, a police officer tries to find another compatible dog, including one brief scene with a Belgian Malinois.

Acts of Vengeance * Year: 2017 * Country: Bulgaria/US * Breed content: Unknown

Air Bud: Spikes Back * Year: 2003 * Country: Canada/US * Breed content: Low

Air Bud: World Pup * Year: 2000 * Country: Canada/US * Breed content: Low

A glimpse with many other dogs.

Apocalypto * Year: 2006 * Country: Mexico/US * Breed content: Low

Only in a brief scene.

Après la guerre AKA: The War is Over * Year: 1989 * Country: France * Breed content: Medium

This dog has a small but relevant role.

The Attacks of 26/11 * Year: 2013 * Country: India * Breed content: See note

Possibly a mixed-breed.

Beaufort AKA: Bufor * Year: 2007 * Country: Israel * Breed content: Low

A military dog.

Beverly Hills Chihuahua * Year: 2008 * Country: Mexico/US * Breed content: Low

A few quick sightings, including background police dog and mother dog on train.

Braqueurs AKA: The Crew * Year: 2016 * Country: France * Breed content: Unknown

The Brave One * Year: 2007 * Country: Australia/US * Breed content: Low

Seen early in the film.

The Breed * Year: 2006 * Country: Germany/South Africa/US * Breed content: Medium

Twenty-nine dogs, including Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd Dogs, and Dutch Shepherds were trained for this canine thriller filmed in South Africa. The three main Mals were brothers in real life and feature in multiple attack scenes.

The Bye Bye Man * Year: 2017 * Country: US * Breed content: Unknown

Cabin Fever: Patient Zero * Year: 2014 * Country: US * Breed content: Unconfirmed

Only a possible sighting.

Captifs AKA: Caged * Year: 2010 * Country: France * Breed content: Unconfirmed

Case 39 * Year: 2022 * Country: Canada/US * Breed content: Low

Very darkly lit scene in a parking garage with some dogs. One appears to be a Dutch Shepherd, but another could to be a Mal.

Cats & Dogs * Year: 2001 * Country: Australia/US * Breed content: Low

The merest glimpse, not on the dog council, but running out of the dog show with many other breeds also represented.

C’est pas moi, c’est lui AKA: It’s Not Me, It’s Him * Year: 1980 * Country: France * Breed content: Low

Clear History * Year: 2013 * Country: US * Breed content: Unconfirmed

Courage fuyons AKA: Courage – Let’s Run * Year: 1979 * Country: France * Breed content: Low

With two Belgian Mals.

Dakota * Year: 2022 * Country: Italy/US * Breed content: High

One of the major starring roles for a Malinois, filmed in Italy standing in for Georgia. Female ex-military dog “Dakota” is played by Nikkita and Ashley, both of whom spent time at the training facility in Italy with child actress Lola Sultan before filming so they could all learn to work together. Sultan had to carry bits of jerky and hot dog in her pockets to help hold the interest of her canine costars.

Darkness Rising * Year: 2017 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

This dog is played by both a Malinois and shorter-coated Tervuren. The Mal is not used in the establishing shots or close-ups so there are only quick glimpses of him.

Darling Companion * Year: 2012 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

Only a glimpse, along with many other background dogs.

Desierto * Year: 2015 * Country: France/Mexico * Breed content: Low

Sighting of an almost emaciated Malinois.

Diabel AKA: Codename: Devil * Year: 2024 * Country: Poland * Breed content: Medium

With “Tiny”.

Die verlorene Zeit AKA: Remembrance * Year: 2011 * Country: Germany * Breed content: Low

Only quick glimpses of German military dogs, both GSD and Mal.

Django Unchained * Year: 2012 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

One scene with a Malinois and a Dutch Shepherd, although neither breed existed at the time and place this movie is set.

Dog * Year: 2022 * Country: US * Breed content: High

Canine buddy film in which star “Lulu” is played by Britta, Zuza, and Lana.

Dogboys AKA: Tracked * Year: 1998 * Country: Canada * Breed content: Low

Most of the dogs are GSDs but there is also a Malinois and a Rottweiler in this made-for-TV prison thriller.

The Dogs * Year: 2025 * Country: Canada * Breed content: Medium

Horror movie with GSDs and Mals.

A Dog’s Life * Year: 2013 * Country: Denmark * Breed content: Unconfirmed

A Danish movie filmed in L.A., not to be confused with a documentary from the same year. There is a Malinois on the poster art, which does not necessarily mean there is any such dog in the movie.

The Dog Who Saved Christmas * Year: 2009 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

The Dog Who Saved Summer * Year: 2015 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

“Apollo” is only seen briefly.

Entertainment AKA: It’s Entertainment * Year: 2014 * Country: India * Breed content: Low

Among the digitally-layered dog pack. The main dog is a Golden Retriever.

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