On this Friendship Day, it is interesting to note that over the years several animals have served as close friends to lead characters in movies. We take a look at a few timeless ones
Stuart Little
While the world celebrated Friendship Day recently, it is interesting to note that over the years several animals have served as close friends to lead characters in movies. Such movies, popular among both young and old seek to celebrate the connection between humans and their pets. We take a look at a few timeless ones:
Free Willy
A much-loved children’s movie, Free Willy is the story of a foster boy who befriends a captive orca. The film received positive both commercial success and critical acclaim, and has since earned a cult following. Fun fact: Michael Jackson produced and performed Will You Be There, the theme for the film, which can be heard during the film's credits.
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Beethoven
A 1992 family comedy film, this is the first in the series of Beethoven films. The story centers on a St. Bernard dog named after the composer Ludwig van Beethoven and the heartwarming bond between the gorgeous pet and a family. Surprise, surprise, It even features music composed by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Rataouille
The movie sees a young chef befriend a rat and later winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, among other honors.
How To Train your Dragon
The story takes place in a mythical Viking world where a young Viking teenager named Hiccup aspires to follow his tribe’s tradition of becoming a dragon slayer. After finally capturing his first dragon, and with his chance at last of gaining the tribe's acceptance, he finds that he no longer wants to kill it and instead befriends it.
Stuart Little
One of the most beloved children’s’ movies, the premise sees a boy and a mouse become dear friends. Michael J. Fox is the voice of Stuart Little. Geena Davis and Hugh Laurie star as Eleanor and Frederick Little.
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