Despite both beauty and brains, the Belgian Tervuren can be seen in few films compared to breeds like the Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd Dog, or Collie. Although small in scale, you can spot them in a range of roles from family pet to K-9 partner to whole packs of wolves. The only major Tervuren star ever to take Hollywood by storm was a Belgian immigrant by the name of Muro, or, in studio speak: Count Muro the Dog Marvel. You will find his films separately on a dedicated page for Muro—AKA King.

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Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London * Year: 2004 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

Hardly seen in the film, this dog wears a mind-control device operated by joystick, thus pouring drinks and playing the piano.

Children of Men * Year: 2006 * Country: Japan/UK/US * Breed content: Low

A few dogs are seen very briefly.

The Company of Wolves * Year: 1984 * Country: UK * Breed content: Medium

While there is also a real, and clearly terrified, wolf in this film, the main pack is played by Tervurens. Among the very unique footage in this cult classic includes the unforgettable wolves at the dinner table scene (pictured).

The Darkness * Year: 2016 * Country: US * Breed content: Unknown

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

This dog is played by at least two, the double being a Belgian Malinois, but the face dog appears to be a working line Tervuren (shorter coat), or perhaps a Terv/Mal mix.

Divergent * Year: 2014 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

Dog Lover’s Symphony * Year: 2006 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

Dozens of dogs get small shots at the obedience/agility school in this film.

Firstborn AKA: Moving In * Year: 1984 * Country: US * Breed content: Unknown

Frankenstein * Year: 2015 * Country: Germany/US * Breed content: Low

This high-strung dog appears in only a couple of scenes before meeting a sticky end. He may be a mix with GSD, being heavy in bone structure for a Tervuren.

Gerald’s Game * Year: 2017 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

Hellphone * Year: 2007 * Country: France * Breed content: Unconfirmed

Only seen a screenshot from this film and unsure if the dog is a Tervuren or long-coat GSD.

Hogfather * Year: 2006 * Country: UK * Breed content: Low

This two-part TV movie based on Terry Pratchett’s bestselling Discworld series features incorporeal beings impersonating a pack of dogs in one of the final scenes. The Tervurens were played by Blitz, Frost, Millie, and Timber.

Jane Eyre * Year: 1996 * Country: France/Italy/UK * Breed content: Low

In the original novel Mr. Rochester’s dog “Pilot” is a Landseer, which for some reason never makes it into the film adaptations. The choice of a Belgian Tervuren is certainly the strangest one of any of the screen Pilots, however, since the breed did not even exist in the 1820s when the novel is set.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe AKA: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe * Year: 1988 * Country: UK/West Germany * Breed content: Low

More BTs playing wolves, now in a six-part BBC TV serial.

Maleficent * Year: 2014 * Country: US * Breed content: Low

Maryland AKA: Disorder * Year: 2015 * Country: Belgium/France * Breed content: Unknown

Muzzle * Year: 2023 * Country: US * Breed content: Medium

Also GSDs and mixes. “Socks” is a troubled K-9 with some titanium teeth, variously shown not with the usual lookalike body doubles, but with doubles of different breeds. There are Tervurens in among the tangle of this film set in L.A. and shot in South Africa.

Ni le ciel ni la terre AKA: The Wakhan Front * Year: 2015 * Country: Belgium/France * Breed content: Low

Project Power * Year: 2020 * Country: US * Breed content: Unknown

Safe Passage * Year: 1994 * Country: US * Breed content: Unknown

Shelter * Year: 2026 * Country: UK/US * Breed content: Low

“Jack”, who appears to be a working line Terv, does not last very long into this violent thriller.

Show Dogs * Year: 2018 * Country: UK/US * Breed content: Low

One of the many dozens of background dogs at the dog show. Don’t blink!

Sibir. Monamur / Сибирь. Монамур AKA: Siberia, Monamour * Year: 2011 * Country: Russia * Breed content: Low

The main companion dog is an Alaskan Malamute, but there are many others as wolves or wild dogs.

Sign of the Wolf * Year: 1931 * Country: US * Breed content: High

A 10-chapter serial starring Count Muro, billed as “King, Emperor of All Dogs” in this, one of his only surviving films. See more about Muro and his movies on his dedicated Reel Dogs page.

Take Shelter * Year: 2011 * Country: US * Breed content: See note

Supposedly the family dog “Red” is a Tervuren. Does anyone have a clear screenshot?

Ty menya slyshish? / Ты меня слышишь? * AKA: Can You Hear Me? * Year: 2007 * Country: Russia * Breed content: Low

About a boy and a Border Collie, but featuring dozens of dogs, including, briefly, at least three Tervs in and escaping from the pound truck. Never commercially released outside of Russia.

The Werewolf of Fever Swamp * Year: 1995 * Country: US * Breed content: Medium

A short TV film from the Goosebumps series in which the family dog “Vandal” tries to protect his people from a werewolf.

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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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The least-known Belgian Shepherd Dog, the Laekenois, has yet to make a splash in Hollywood. Get in touch if you know other Laekenois films! Also see Malinois, Groenendael, and Tervuren.

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

Collie-mix Casey is the main dog, also seen in Monster Mutt (2011). Many others have background parts. Producer Elizabeth Redleaf was so taken with the Belgian Laekenois that she adopted one of his relatives—a dog by the name of Albert.

The Spirit of St. Louis * Year: 1957 * Country: US * Breed content: See note

The dog here looks startlingly like a Laekenois, although it seems unlikely there would be one in an American film from the 1950s. Perhaps a mixed-breed? Either way, Laekenois fanciers should take a look! Thanks to a Reel Dogs visitor for the tip on this film.

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