Page under construction! With apologies to bully fanciers seeking more specifics, but identifying various Pit Bulls and American Staffordshire Terriers in film presents many difficulties. We’re combining all AmStaff and Pit Bull Terrier types into one category with more detailed notes for particular films when possible.
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Amores perros * Year: 2000 * Country: Mexico * Breed content: Medium
Although difficult to watch, this film helped to raise awareness about underground dog-fighting rings, leading toward greater animal welfare legislation. Dog fighting wasn’t outlawed in Mexico until 2017.
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The American Bulldog stepped in during the early 1990s to help fill the gap left by the gradual vanishing of bully breeds represented as family-friendly companions in film. While Pit Bulls and Staffordshire Bull Terrier types were one of the gold standards of canine actors since the 1910s, the American Bulldog updated this look, as well as that of the once-popular Bull Terrier. In remakes of The Little Rascals and The Incredible Journey, an AB replaced a Pit Bull and a Bull Terrier, respectively, as stars.
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Bark! * Year: 2002 * Country: US * Breed content: Low
A woman believes she is a dog. Not much seen of actual dogs, but a notable role for an Australian Shepherd.
Below Zero * Year: 2011 * Country: Canada * Breed content: Low
With 110-pound American Bulldog, Weezer.
Best of the Best 3 * Year: 1995 * Country: US * Breed content: Unconfirmed
Beverly Hills Chihuahua * Year: 2008 * Country: Mexico/US * Breed content: Low
American Bulldog on a Jeep.
The Bike Squad * Year: 2005 * Country: US * Breed content: Low
Several dogs. The AB can be seen in a cage a few times.
Bingo * Year: 1991 * Country: US * Breed content: Low
“Bingo” (Border Collie mix) helps several dogs escape the fate of being made into sausage.
Bubble Boy * Year: 2001 * Country: US * Breed content: Unconfirmed
Cheaper by the Dozen * Year: 2003 * Country: US * Breed content: Medium
“Gunner” is the featured family dog.
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 * Year: 2005 * Country: Canada/US * Breed content: Medium
Corner Gas: The Movie * Year: 2014 * Country: Canada * Breed content: Unconfirmed
Freezer Burn: The Invasion of Laxdale * Year: 2007 * Country: US * Breed content: Low
Hachi: A Dog’s Tale * Year: 2009 * Country: US * Breed content: Low
In this American remake of the classic Japanese Hachiko story the main dogs are Akitas and Shiba Inus.
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey * Year: 1993 * Country: US * Breed content: High
Inspired by the novel by Sheila Burnford and a remake of The Incredible Journey (1961). In the original “Shadow” was a Labrador Retriever named “Luath” and “Chance” was a Bull Terrier named “Bodger.” Neither one talked. Although very different, the remake is an equally great dog movie.
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco * Year: 1996 * Country: US * Breed content: High
This sequel focuses largely on “Chance”, no longer played by Rattler, and his adventures in San Francisco.
Joe * Year: 2013 * Country: US * Breed content: Low
The Little Rascals * Year: 1994 * Country: US * Breed content: Medium
An American Bulldog takes over the role of “Pete the Pup” in this 1990s remake of the original Our Gang short comedy films, when Pete was played by a Pit Bull. For the newest remake, The Little Rascals Save the Day (2014), Pete is played by a mixed-breed.
Marley and Me * Year: 2009 * Country: US * Breed content: Low
This brindle and white AB at the obedience class looks rather small and is possibly a mix.
Nic and Tristan Go Mega Dega! * Year: 2010 * Country: US * Breed content: Low
About skateboarding kids. Looks like the AB on the cover hardly appears in the actual film.
Night of the Wolf * Year: 2002 * Country: US * Breed content: Low
Originally an Animal Planet TV movie.
Northern Lights * Year: 2009 * Country: Canada/US * Breed content: Low
A TV movie.
The Pooch and the Pauper * Year: 1999 * Country: US * Breed content: High
The same American Bulldog who starred in Homeward Bound II (above) plays a duel role in this Wonderful World of Disney TV movie inspired by the classic Mark Twain novel. This is the premier AB move besides the Homeward Bound films, though only ever commercially available on VHS.
Return to Me * Year: 2000 * Country: US * Breed content: Low
“Mel” is played by an American Bulldog named Peetey.
Show Dogs * Year: 2018 * Country: UK/US * Breed content: Low
With at least 63 breeds represented in supporting and background roles. The leading dog is a Rottweiler.
Sniff: The Dog Movie * Year: 2009 * Country: UK/US * Breed content: Low
Several dogs, with Labrador Retrievers in main roles.
Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale * Year: 1994 * Country: Canada/US * Breed content: Low
The villain has American Bulldogs.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day * Year: 1991 * Country: US * Breed content: Unconfirmed
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil * Year: 2010 * Country: Canada/India/UK/US * Breed content: Low
Weezer plays “Jangers”.
Unaccompanied Minors * Year: 2006 * Country: Australia/US * Breed content: Unconfirmed
Wonder Boys * Year: 2000 * Country: Japan/Germany/UK/US * Breed content: Low
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