Animal Hero
"animal hero" Movies and TV Shows
#1
The Rescuers
Synopsis:
What can two little mice possibly do to save an orphan girl who's fallen into evil hands? With a little cooperation and faith in oneself, anything is possible! As members of the mouse-run International Rescue Aid Society, Bernard and Miss Bianca respond to orphan Penny's call for help. The two mice search for clues with the help of an old cat named Rufus.
Starring:
Pat Buttram,
Eva Gabor,
Jeanette Nolan
Plot:
alligator,
bayou,
mouse,
albatross,
diamond,
orphan,
dragonfly,
animal hero,
new york city,
orphan girl
...
#2
The Rescuers Down Under
Synopsis:
A lawless poacher wants to capture a majestic and rare golden eagle, so he kidnaps the boy who knows where to find the bird. Not to worry -- the Rescue Aid Society's top agents, heroic mice Miss Bianca and Bernard, fly to Australia to save the day. Accompanying the fearless duo are bumbling albatross Wilbur and local field operative Jake the Kangaroo Rat.
Starring:
Frank Welker,
Douglas Seale,
Eva Gabor
Plot:
poacher,
australia,
platypus,
feather,
egg,
disney animated sequel,
boy,
1990s,
disney,
snow adventure
...
#3
The Great Mouse Detective
Synopsis:
When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime.
Starring:
Val Bettin,
Vincent Price,
Candy Candido
#4
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Synopsis:
A quartet of humanoid turtles, trained by their mentor in ninjitsu, must learn to work together to face the menace of Shredder and the Foot Clan.
Starring:
Corey Feldman,
Judith Hoag,
Josh Pais
#5
Oliver & Company
Synopsis:
This animated take on Oliver Twist re-imagines Oliver as an adorable orphaned kitten who struggles to survive in New York City and falls in with a band of canine criminals led by an evil human. First, Oliver meets Dodger, a carefree mutt with street savoir faire. But when Oliver meets wealthy Jenny on one of the gang's thieving missions, his life changes forever.
Starring:
Dom DeLuise,
Cheech Marin,
Robert Loggia
Plot:
alone,
friendship,
criminal,
urban setting,
anthropomorphic animal,
child kidnapping,
adoption,
larceny,
homelessness,
little girl
...
#6
Balto
Synopsis:
An outcast half-wolf risks his life to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.
Starring:
Bob Hoskins,
Jim Cummings,
Jack Angel
Plot:
dog,
nome alaska,
alaska,
goose,
dog sled,
bully,
bear attack,
snow,
avalanche,
animal protagonist
...
#7
An American Tail
Synopsis:
A young mouse named Fievel and his family decide to migrate to America, a "land without cats," at the turn of the 20th century. But somehow, Fievel ends up in the New World alone and must fend off not only the felines he never thought he'd have to deal with again but also the loneliness of being away from home.
Starring:
Christopher Plummer,
Phillip Glasser,
Erica Yohn
#8
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
Synopsis:
When a mysterious stranger arrives from the future with a dire warning, Leo is forced to rise and lead his brothers, Raph, Donnie, and Mikey in a fight to save the world from a terrifying alien species.
Starring:
Rhys Darby,
Kat Graham,
Omar Benson Miller
Plot:
the future,
superhero,
turtle,
force,
alien,
based on comic book,
based on comic,
based on cartoon,
based on tv series,
hero
...
#9
DC League of Super-Pets
Synopsis:
When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto the Super-Dog must convince a rag-tag shelter pack - Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel - to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes.
Starring:
John Krasinski,
Natasha Lyonne,
Vanessa Bayer
Plot:
superhero,
based on comic,
dc comics,
superhero action,
justice league,
pet,
dog,
cat,
superdog,
superhero dog
...
#10
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Synopsis:
Decades since their successful television series was canceled, Chip has succumbed to a life of suburban domesticity as an insurance salesman. Dale, meanwhile, has had CGI surgery and works the nostalgia convention circuit, desperate to relive his glory days. When a former cast mate mysteriously disappears, Chip and Dale must repair their broken friendship and take on their Rescue Rangers detectiv…
Starring:
Keegan-Michael Key,
Andy Samberg,
Dennis Haysbert
#11
The Lion King
Synopsis:
A young lion prince is cast out of his pride by his cruel uncle, who claims he killed his father. While the uncle rules with an iron paw, the prince grows up beyond the Savannah, living by a philosophy: No worries for the rest of your days. But when his past comes to haunt him, the young prince must decide his fate: Will he remain an outcast or face his demons and become what he needs to be?
Starring:
Jim Cummings,
Jeremy Irons,
Nathan Lane
#12
The Lion King
Synopsis:
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have…
Starring:
Chiwetel Ejiofor,
Keegan-Michael Key,
Alfre Woodard
Plot:
remake of remake,
lion,
remake,
africa,
king,
coming of age,
warthog,
meerkat,
hyena,
talking animal
...
#13
The Fox and the Hound
Synopsis:
When a feisty little fox named Tod is adopted into a farm family, he quickly becomes friends with a fun and adorable hound puppy named Copper. Life is full of hilarious adventures until Copper is expected to take on his role as a hunting dog -- and the object of his search is his best friend!
Starring:
Kurt Russell,
Pat Buttram,
Mickey Rooney
Plot:
dog,
fox,
animal protagonist,
fight,
violence,
hunting,
talking animal,
chase,
woods,
animal in title
...
#14
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Synopsis:
After supervillain Shredder escapes custody, he joins forces with mad scientist Baxter Stockman and two dimwitted henchmen, Bebop and Rocksteady, to unleash a diabolical plan to take over the world. As the Turtles prepare to take on Shredder and his new crew, they find themselves facing an even greater evil with similar intentions: the notorious Krang.
Starring:
Noel Fisher,
Stephen Amell,
Alan Ritchson
#15
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Synopsis:
When a kingpin threatens New York City, a group of mutated turtle warriors must emerge from the shadows to protect their home.
Starring:
William Fichtner,
Noel Fisher,
Tony Shalhoub
Plot:
turtle,
ninja,
sewer,
mutant,
18 wheeler,
news reporter,
nunchaku,
rescue,
cameraman,
evil businessman
...
#16
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Synopsis:
As a wild stallion travels across the frontiers of the Old West, he befriends a young human and finds true love with a mare.
Starring:
James Cromwell,
Matt Damon,
Richard McGonagle
Plot:
horse,
19th century,
freedom,
cowboy,
railroad,
native american,
revisionist western,
animal protagonist,
mustang,
united states
...
#17
Sonic the Hedgehog
Synopsis:
Based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega, Sonic the Hedgehog tells the story of the world’s speediest hedgehog as he embraces his new home on Earth. In this live-action adventure comedy, Sonic and his new best friend team up to defend the planet from the evil genius Dr. Robotnik and his plans for world domination.
Starring:
James Marsden,
Jim Carrey,
Neal McDonough
Plot:
based on video game,
small town,
hedgehog,
live action adaptation,
drone,
villain,
alien,
police,
dart,
live action cgi hybrid
...
#18
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Synopsis:
After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong han…
Starring:
James Marsden,
Jim Carrey,
Adam Pally
#19
Scoob!
Synopsis:
In Scooby-Doo’s greatest adventure yet, see the never-before told story of how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined forces with young detectives Fred, Velma, and Daphne to form the famous Mystery Inc. Now, with hundreds of cases solved, Scooby and the gang face their biggest, toughest mystery ever: an evil plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they …
Starring:
Zac Efron,
Mark Wahlberg,
Jason Isaacs
#20
Robin Hood
Synopsis:
With King Richard off to the Crusades, Prince John and his slithering minion, Sir Hiss, set about taxing Nottingham's citizens with support from the corrupt sheriff - and staunch opposition by the wily Robin Hood and his band of merry men.
Starring:
Brian Bedford,
Phil Harris,
Andy Devine