Teamouse Chanezumi's FurFilms List
Herman Miller
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Fursion 1.8 (Sept. 2006)
A compilation of feature films related to anthropomorphic animals.
Author: Herman Miller (http://www.io.com/~hmiller/) aka Teamouse Chanezumi.
m l e @ o c m <-- Teamouse's
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This is the latest update of the FurFilms list, originally created sometime
around 1995 or 1996. My original intent was to list as many films as I could
find which included "furry" (including feathery or scaly) anthropomorphic
characters, in addition to related categories (such as dragons, werewolves,
etc.) In the early days I had to rely mostly on books and CD-ROM guides, so
I tended to err on the side of including titles I wasn't sure about. These
days, it's easier to find information on films at sites like Wikipedia and
IMDB. This list is mainly useful as a starting point, highlighting some of
the more notable films that feature furry characters, but it may contain
some errors and many omissions.
The focus of this guide is on feature films, although I couldn't resist
including a few classics like Chuck Jones' version of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. I
don't generally include series or other programs made for TV, cable, or
direct to video, with a few notable exceptions. Since there is already a
Furry Anime List, originally compiled by Scratch and updated by PeterCat
(http://www.tigerden.com/infopage/furry/anime/furry-anime-list.txt), I also
don't focus on including anime, except for a few titles that were already in
my list as well as some notable recent DVD releases.
In addition to the standard "furry" characters (which for the purposes of
this list I'll describe as anthropomorphic animal-people such as the
characters in Disney's animated _Robin Hood_), this guide also includes
films featuring talking animals, characters that are part-human and part-
animal (such as Dr. Moreau's creations or the unfortunate inventor in _The
Fly_), dragons, unicorns, werewolves, and other films that may be of furry
interest (particularly those that have been mentioned in alt.fan.furry).
Furfilm fans are encouraged to contribute brief reviews of their favorite
films or other commentary to be added to this list. I've rated some of the
films on the list, but the lack of a rating doesn't necessarily mean
anything. The rating can be anywhere from one to four claws. "Four claws"
^^^^ is the highest rating, reserved for a few special favorites. Movies
rated "three claws" ^^^ are above average, worth watching more than once. A
rating of "two claws" ^^ marks a film that, while it might be worth watching
for its furry elements, is generally unremarkable. Finally, if I give a
movie a "one claw" ^ rating, it wasn't even worth the time. (Naturally, all
these ratings represent my personal opinion, and I don't expect everyone
will agree with them.)
Format:
Title (Director, Studio, Date, MPAA Rating): Species/Notes. Claw rating.
(Note: This represents the "ideal" format, but I don't have all of this
information in every case, and in some cases I've noticed that what I list
as the "studio" may actually be the video distributor. Please send me email
if you have corrections or additions. Entries that are made for TV are
listed with "TV" in place of the MPAA rating.)
Here goes:
----------------Anthropomorphic:
Alice (SRG/Film Four, 1988) original title: Neco z Alenky
(Another "Alice in Wonderland" adaptation)
Alice in Wonderland (Paramount, 1933)
Alice in Wonderland (Rank, 1950?, G)
Alice in Wonderland (Disney, 1951, G): rabbit, hare, Cheshire cat, etc. ^^^
You're late for a very important date if you haven't seen this one.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Josef Shaftel, 1972, G)
An American Tail (Don Bluth, 1986, G): mice, rat, pigeon ^^^
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (Amblin, 1991, G): mice, cats ^^½
Animalympics (Warner, 1979): various morphs ^^^
Extremely furry version of the Olympic Games. Recommended to anyone who
asks "What is Furry?"
Antz (1998, PG) ^^^
Battle for the Planet of the Apes (20th Century Fox / Apjac, 1973, G)
Beasts (Four Associates, 1972, PG13): "moreaus" (aka Twilight People)
Beauty and the Beast (Jean Cocteau, Janus Films, 1946): Beast ^^^^
Beauty and the Beast (Disney, 1991, G): Beast ^^^^
Still my favorite of the recent Disney animated musicals. They have yet to
come close to the musical talent of Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman.
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (Fox, 1970, G): ape-morphs ^½
The most disappointing of the sequels to the excellent _Planet of the
Apes_.
A Bug's Life (Pixar, 1998, G) ^^^
Captive Wild Woman (Universal, 1943): ape/human
The Cat Returns (Studio Ghibli, 2002, G): cats ^^^½
You pretty much can't go wrong with anything from Studio Ghibli.
Definitely worth watching.
Chronicles of Narnia (BBC, 1989, TV): various morphs
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (Fox, 1972, G): ape-morphs ^^½
Did you ever wonder how the apes managed to dominate the world portrayed
in _Planet of the Apes_? This film answers that question.
Coonskin (Ralph Bakshi, 1975, R): (aka Streetfight)
Escape from the Planet of the Apes (Apjac, 1971, G): ape-morphs ^^^
Two ape astronauts land on present-day Earth in this dramatic sequel.
Fritz The Cat (Ralph Bakshi, 1972, R): cats, crow, hippo
Howard the Duck (Universal, 1986, PG13): duck
WolfWings notes that "The costume is very-well done for Howard in this."
The Island of Dr. Moreau (Wetherly, 1977, PG13): "moreaus" ^^½
The Island of Dr. Moreau (New Line Cinema, 1996, PG13): "moreaus" ^^
Unattractive remake of the classic story. See _Island of Lost Souls_.
Island of Lost Souls (Paramount, 1932): "moreaus" ^^^
Still the best film version of the story by H. G. Wells.
James and the Giant Peach (Tim Burton, Disney, 1996, G): insects, etc. ^^^
Entertaining adaptation of the Roald Dahl children's book. Featuring
insect-morphs, a centipede, a spider, and an earthworm in the animated
style of _The Nightmare Before Christmas_.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Republic, 1993, G)
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Vestron, 1979, TV)
Marquis (YC Aligator, 1990)
"The Marquis de Sade at his most bestial."
Peter Pan (Paramount, 1924)
This film is "an epic of furry proportions!" according to Amos Mouse.
Pinocchio (Disney, 1940, G): cricket-morph, donkey-boys ^^½
Planet of the Apes (Fox, 1968, G): ape-morphs ^^^^
The first in a series of films featuring intelligent chimpanzees,
gorillas, and orangutans. A science-fiction classic.
The Redeemer (1977)
Supposedly, this is a Russian film featuring rat-people.
The Rescuers (Disney, 1977, G): mice, albatross, dragonfly, etc. ^^^
The Rescuers Down Under (Disney, 1990, G): mice, albatross, lizard, etc.
^^^½
Robin Hood (Disney, 1973, G): foxes, bear, badger, lion, snake, etc. ^^^^
THE classic Disney all-anthropomorphic film. Recommended to anyone who
asks "What is Furry?"
Rock & Rule (Nelvana, 1983, PG13): mutant animals ^½
The Secret of NIMH (Don Bluth, 1982, G): mice, rats, shrew, crow ^^^^
My favorite of all Don Bluth's animations, and an excellent story for
rodent fans (like me :B). WolfWings adds "I think that this is another
movie for 'What is a furry?'"
Streetfight (see Coonskin)
Stuart Little (1999) mice, cats ^^½
Okay, it's nothing like the book, and it's got a conventional Hollywood
plot. Still, I thought it was an entertaining movie. But then, I like just
about anything with mice in it.
Tank Girl (1995): kangaroo-morphs ^^
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Golden Harvest, 1990, PG13): turtles, rat ^^
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II (New Line, 1991, PG13): turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (Golden Harvest, 1992, PG13): turtles
Treasure Island (CFP video/Plaza Entertainment, 1997)
Twilight of the Cockroaches (TYO, 1990) ^^^
Twilight People (see Beasts)
Warriors of Virtue (1997): kangaroos
The Wizard of Oz (MGM, 1939, G): lion-morph, winged monkeys. ^^^½
----------------Talking animals:
101 Dalmatians (Disney, 1961, G): dogs. ^^^
Classic Disney animated feature about the adventures of a family of
Dalmatian dogs fleeing from the evil Cruella de Vil, who wants to make fur
coats out of them.
Alakazam the Great! (Toei, 1960?): monkey ^^^
Written by Osamu Tezuka & Keinosuke Uekusa.
All Dogs Go To Heaven (Don Bluth, 1989, G): dogs, alligator ^^
All Dogs Go To Heaven 2 (1996, G): dogs
Anastasia (Don Bluth, 1997, G) ^^^
Not furry, except for the talking bat (a minor character). Still worth
seeing, though.
Animal Farm (Halas & Batchelor, 1955)
The Ant Bully (Warner Bros. / Legendary Pictures, 2006, PG) ants
The Aristocats (Disney, 1970, G): cats ^^^
Babe (1995): talking pig, other farm animals ^^^
Babe: Pig in the City (1998, G): pig, singing mice
Back to the Forest (Celebrity, 1989)
Balto (Amblin, 1995, G): dogs, goose, polar bears ^^^
Based on a true story: an epidemic of diphtheria in Nome, Alaska in
January 1925.
Bambi (Disney, 1942, G): deer, rabbit, skunk, etc. ^^^½
This well-animated Disney classic features an all-animal cast in the
story of a deer's childhood and coming of age. It's the 40's version of
the "Circle of Life"!
Bill and Coo (Republic, 1947): birds
A Boy and His Dog (LQJaf, 1976, R): talking dog
Cat City (1990, TV)
The Cat from Outer Space (Disney, 1978, G): alien cat ^^
Would you believe, an alien who looks exactly like an ordinary housecat.
His collar enables him to speak, and gives him bizarre psychic powers. A
silly, but somewhat entertaining story.
Charlotte's Web (Paramount, 1973, G): spider, pig, rat, etc. ^^^½
The classic children's story of a fine pig and a very literate spider.
Chicken Run (DreamWorks/Aardman, 2000, G) chickens, rats ^^^
The Chipmunk Adventure (Bagdasarian, 1987, G)
A Cricket in Times Square (Chuck Jones, 1973, TV): cricket
The Day of the Dolphin (Avco Embassy, 1973, PG13): talking dolphins
Dinosaur (Disney, 2000, PG) dinosaurs, lemurs ^^^
You've seen dinosaurs done well before. The good news is that small furry
mammals are looking better than they ever have. Forget realism and just
enjoy the amazing visual treat.
Do You Keep a Lion at Home? (Barrandov, 1966): talking animals
Dot and Keeto (1986)
Dot and Santa Claus (1979)
"Dot and two of her friends decide to look for The Kangaroo's lost son
Joey, who, after being abducted from the wild, has traveled all over the
world."
Dot and the Bunny (Yoram Gross, 1983, G)
Dot and the Kangaroo (1981)
"An Australian girl gets lost in the outback. A mother kangaroo gives
her an herb that lets her understand animal speech, and the two ask around,
trying to find Dot's home again."
Dot and the Koala (1985)
Dot and the Smugglers (1987)
Dot and the Whale (1987)
Dumbo (Disney, 1941, G): elephants
The Elm Chanted Forest (Celebrity, 1986): talking animals
The Enchanted Journey (Hi-Tops, 1984, G): chipmunks
Everything's Ducky (Don Taylor, 1961): talking duck
The Fabulous Joe (Unicorn, 1947): talking dog
Felidae (Senator Film/Trickcompany/Fontana, 1994, FSK16): cats
Ferdy the Ant (1984)
Finding Nemo (Pixar/Walt Disney Pictures, 2003, G): clownfish, blue tang
^^^½
Footrot Flats, A Dog's Tale: talking dog
The Fox and the Hound (Disney, 1981, G): fox, hound, owl, etc. ^^^
Francis (Universal, 1949): talking mule
Francis Goes to the Races (Universal, 1951): talking mule
Francis Goes to West Point (Universal, 1952): talking mule
Francis in the Haunted House (Universal, 1956): talking mule
Francis in the Navy (Universal, 1955): talking mule
Francis Joins the Wacs (Universal, 1954): talking mule
Frasier, the Sensuous Lion (Shuster, Sandler, 1973, PG13): lion
Gay Purr-ee (UPA, 1962, G): cats
Gordy (Disney): talking pig
The Great Mouse Detective (Disney, 1986, G): mice ^^^
Hell Comes to Frogtown (New World, 1988, R): frogs
Hoppity Goes to Town (Republic, 1941): insects (aka Mr. Bug Goes to Town)
Hot to Trot! (Warner Bros., 1988, PG13): talking horse
The Incredible Mr. Limpet (Warner, 1964) transfurmation (fish)
Joe's Apartment (Geffen, 1996, PG13): talking cockroaches
Jungle Book (UA, 1942)
The Jungle Book (Disney, 1967, G): bear, panther, snake, tiger, etc. ^^^^
The bare necessities! One of Disney's best, this adaptation of Rudyard
Kipling's Mowgli stories is a "must-see" for any Disneyfur fan.
Jungle Emperor Leo (Tezuka, 1997, PG) lions
^^^½
Lady and the Tramp (Disney, 1955, G): dogs, cats ^^^½
The Land Before Time (Sullivan-Bluth, 1988, G): dinosaurs
The Lion King (Disney, 1994, G): lions, meerkat, warthog, hyenas, etc. ^^^
Hakuna matata!
The Little Fox (Robert Haimi, 1987): foxes
A Hungarian animated film (original title: "Vuk"). Celebrity Home
Entertainment published an "edited" version.
Madagascar (DreamWorks, 2005, PG) zoo animals
The Mouse and the Motorcycle (Strand, 1988): mouse
Mowgli's Brothers (Chuck Jones, 1973, TV): wolves
Mr. Bug Goes to Town (see Hoppity Goes to Town)
The Nine Lives of Fritz The Cat (Vestron, 1974, R): cats
Oliver and Company (Disney, 1989, G): cat, dogs
Over the Hedge (DreamWorks/Paramount, 2006, PG): raccoon, bear, turtle,
squirrel, skunk, opossum, porcupines
Panda and the Magic Serpent (Toei, 1961)
The Pebble and the Penguin (MGM/UA, 1995)
Peter and the Wolf (Disney)
Peter Rabbit and Tales of Beatrix Potter (EMI, 1971, G)
The Plague Dogs (Nepenthe, 1982, PG13): dogs
Princess Mononoke (Hayao Miyazaki, 1999) various animal-gods ^^^^
Originally released in Japanese as _Mononoke Hime_. An outstanding
achievement. Masterful animation and a good story on top of all that!
The Queen's Swordsmen (Trans-Internation, 1963): skunk, wolf, etc.
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (Chuck Jones, 1975, TV): mongoose, tailorbirds, snakes
^^^^
Short but excellent! The classic Rudyard Kipling story is marvelously
animated under the direction of Chuck Jones. A definite "must-see".
Rock-a-Doodle (Bluth, 1992, G): rooster and others
Rover Dangerfield (Rodney Dangerfield, Warner Bros, 1991, G): dog
Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer (Larry Roemer, Rankin/Bass, 1964, TV):
reindeer, yeti
shinbone alley (fine arts, 1970, g): cockroach, cat (archy and mehitabel)
^^½
Shrek (DreamWorks SKG, 2001, PG): talking donkey, dragon
^^^
Shrek 2 (DreamWorks SKG, 2004, PG): talking donkey, dragon
Song of the South (Disney, 1946): rabbit, bear, fox.
Tarzan (Disney, 1999, G) gorillas, elephants ^^^^
The animation is spectacular and full of energy! Typical of Disney, the
story is nothing like the original, and features a conventional evil Disney
villain, but it's got enough twists to make it interesting.
Watership Down (Nepenthe, 1978, PG13): rabbits ^^^½
An outstanding adaptation of the novel by Richard Adams.
The White Seal (Chuck Jones, 1975, TV): seals, sea cow
The Wind in the Willows (Rankin/Bass, 1986, TV)
----------------Muppets:
Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas (Jim Henson, 1977)
"A slightly more realistic Muppets-style feature from Henson. Furry, and
definitely seasonal."
The Great Muppet Caper (Universal, 1981, G): Muppets ^^
The Muppet Christmas Carol (Jim Henson, 1992, G): Muppets ^^^
The Muppet Movie (ITC, 1979, G): Muppets ^^^
Muppet Treasure Island (Henson/Disney, 1996, G): Muppets ^^^
The Muppets Take Manhattan (Tri-Star, 1984, G): Muppets ^^^
----------------Miscellaneous:
The Creature from the Black Lagoon (Universal, 1954, G): Gill Man ^^½
The Creature Walks Among Us (Universal, 1956): Gill Man
The Fly (Fox, 1958): fly/human ^^½
The Fly (Brooksfilms, 1986, R): fly/human ^½
The Fly II (20th Century Fox, 1989, R)
Meet the Feebles
The Mouse and His Child (deFaria, Lockhart, 1977, G): toy mouse
Ratboy (Malpaso, 1986, PG13): ratboy
Return of The Fly (20th Century Fox, 1959, unrated)
Revenge of the Creature (Universal, 1955): Gill Man
Ssssssss (1973, PG13)
"A snake scientist turns his daughter's boyfriend, who is also his lab
assistant, into a big cobra."
The Tigger Movie (Disney, 2000)
The Velveteen Rabbit (1985)
The Vulture (Homeric Iliad, 1967): vulture/human
Winnie-the-Pooh and a Day for Eeyore (Disney, 1973, G)
Winnie-the-Pooh and the Blustery Day (Disney, 1968, G)
Winnie-the-Pooh and the Honey Tree (Disney, 1965, G)
Winnie-the-Pooh and Tigger Too (Disney, 1974, G)
I enjoyed this one when it came out, but then I must have been about nine
years old. I haven't seen it in a long, long time, so I can't give it a fair
rating.
----------------Unicorns:
The Last Unicorn (ITC, 1982, G): unicorn ^^^
Legend (Ridley Scott, Fox, 1986, PG13): unicorns
----------------Dragons:
Dragonheart (Universal, 1996, PG13): dragon ^^½
Unparalleled dragon special effects, with a relatively weak plot. Still,
it's worth seeing for the FX alone!
Flight of the Dragon (Rankin/Bass, 1982): dragons
(aka The Flight of Dragons)
The Hobbit (Ralph Bakshi, Rankin/Bass, 1978): eagle, thrush, dragon ^^
Mulan (Disney, 1998, G) ^^^
Good movie. The "dragon" was annoying, though.
The Neverending Story (Neve Constantin, 1984, PG13): luck dragon, wolf ^^½
Thanks to A. C. Gmork Labyrinthian Kadran X. H. for reminding me of the
talking wolf, Gmork.
The Neverending Story 2 (Warner, 1991, PG13): bird-morph, luck dragon ^½
Though this is a disappointing adaptation of an excellent book, it
features one character with a nice bird-morph costume. "The bird, for
aviary fur-fans, is probably the best-done costume I've ever seen, and I've
seen a lot before." - WolfWings
Pete's Dragon (Disney, 1977, G): dragon-toon ^
I enjoyed this movie when it came out in 1977. But when it was shown on
the Disney Channel recently, I couldn't stand more than 20 minutes of it.
I guess that's what aging does to you.
"Done in much the same style as Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and in several
places with the same degree of expertise, IMHO." - WolfWings
Puff the Magic Dragon (1978)
The Reluctant Dragon (Disney, 1941) dragon, dog-toon (Goofy)
----------------Bigfoot/Yeti:
Banana Monster (see Schlock)
Harry and the Hendersons (Amblin, 1987, PG13): Bigfoot
Schlock (Gazotskie, 1973, PG13): Bigfoot (aka Banana Monster)
Shriek of the Mutilated (AM Films, 1974, R): Yeti
----------------Mermaids:
The Little Mermaid (Disney, 1989, G): mermaid, crab, fish ^^^½
Featuring the delightful music of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, this
entertaining story might make a furfan wonder: why would a mermaid want to
become *human*?
Mad About Men (General Films, 1954): mermaid
The Mermaid (Shaw Bros., 1966): mermaid
Miranda (Gainsborough, 1948): mermaid
Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid (Universal, 1948): mermaid
Beach Blanket Bingo (AIP, 1965, G): mermaid
Splash (Touchstone, 1984, PG13): mermaid ^^^
----------------Lycanthropes / Shape-shifters:
An American Werewolf in London (Universal, 1981, R): werewolf
The Beast Must Die (Cinerama, 1974, PG13): werewolf
Beauty and the Beast (UA, 1963): werewolf
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (Universal, 1973, PG13): werewolf
Cat People (RKO, 1942): were-cats
Cat People (Universal, 1982, R): were-cats
The Company of Wolves (Palace, 1985, R): werewolves
Cry of the Werewolf (Columbia, 1944): werewolf
Curse of the Werewolf (Hammer, 1961): werewolf
El Boto: dolphin (transfurmation)
Full Moon High (Larco, 1982, PG13): werewolf
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Warner Bros, 2004, PG): ^^^½
The best of the Harry Potter films; while not the focus of the story, it
features one character who is a werewolf and other characters who use magic
to transform themselves into animal form.
The Howling (Avco Embassy, 1981, R): werewolf
Howling II: Your Sister Is a Werewolf (Granite, Hemdale, 1985, R): werewolf
Howling III: The Marsupials (Bacannia, 1987, R): marsupial werewolf!
Howling IV: The Original Nightmare (John Hough, 1988, R): werewolf
Howling V: The Rebirth (Allied Vision, 1989, R): werewolf
Howling VI: The Freaks (Live Home, 1991, R): werewolf
I Was a Teenage Werewolf (AIP, 1957): werewolf
Ladyhawke (Warner, 1985, PG13): wolf, hawk (transfurmation) ^^^
Legend of the Werewolf (Continent, 1975, R): werewolf
The Mad Monster (1942): werewolf
Meridian: Kiss of the Beast (Paramount, 1990, R): transfurmation
My Mom's a Werewolf (Prism Ent., 1989, PG13): werewolf
The Reptile (Seven Arts, Hammer, 1966): were-viper
The Secret of Roan Inish (1995): selkies ^^^
"A beautiful live action film about selkies (wereseals). Of furry
interest: Seals behaving intelligently, several implied transformations
and one nice transformation sequence shown."
The Shaggy D. A. (Disney, 1976, G): dog (transfurmation)
The Shaggy Dog (Disney, 1959, G): dog (transfurmation)
The Two Little Bears (Fox, 1961): were-bear-children
The Undying Monster (Fox, 1942): werewolf
Vampire Circus (Hammer, 1971, PG13): vampires (transfurmation)
The Wasp Woman (Film Group Feature / Santa Cruz Productions, 1960, unrated)
Werewolf in a Girls' Dormitory (Royal, 1961): werewolf
The Werewolf of London (Universal, 1935): werewolf
The Werewolf of Washington (Millco, 1973, PG13): werewolf
Werewolf vs. the Vampire Woman (Plate, Ellman, 1970, R): werewolf
Wolf (Columbia, 1994, R): werewolf
The Wolf Man (Universal, 1941): werewolf
----------------Toons:
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (Bill Scott & Jay Ward, 1961):
moose, flying squirrel
Cats Don't Dance (1997): various toon animals ^^^
Chuck Amuck: The Movie (Warner Home Video, 1991): Chuck Jones
documentary ^^^
DuckTales, the Movie (Disney, 1990, G): duck-toons
An Extremely Goofy Movie (Disney, 2000, G)
Fantasia (Disney, 1940, G): centaurs, Mickey Mouse, hippos, etc. ^^^
A Goofy Movie (Disney, 1995, G): dog-toon (Goofy)
Pogo for President: "I Go Pogo" (United, 1984, PG13): possum-toon, etc.
A feature-length TV animation based on Walt Kelly's well-known comic
strip.
Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000): moose, flying squirrel
I've only seen previews of this one, but I think it's supposed to be
out sometime this year. I might as well add it to the list now, since I
don't know how long it'll be before I get around to updating it again.
Saludos Amigos (Disney, 1943): duck (Donald), parrot
Snoopy, Come Home (1972, G): dog
Space Jam (Warner Bros., 1996, PG): Bugs & Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck, etc.
The Three Caballeros (Disney, 1945, G): duck (Donald), parrot, rooster
Tom and Jerry: The Movie (Film Roman, 1993, G): cat-toon, mouse-toon
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (Touchstone, 1987, PG13): rabbit-toon. ^^^
This film combines live action and animation to create a unique world in
which toons and humans can interact.
----------------Quasi-furry, and others of possible furry interest:
The Adventures of Milo and Otis (Fuji, 1989, G): dog, cat
Aladdin (Disney, 1992, G): monkey, parrot ^^^
Iago (the talking parrot) meets the definition of furry, but is not a
major character.
Anchors Aweigh (MGM, 1945): mouse-toon
Jerry, the mouse, (as in "Tom and Jerry") dancing with Gene Kelly
Animal Behavior (Millimeter Films, 1989, PG13): chimpanzees (sign language)
The Beastmaster (MGM, 1982, PG13): talking with animals
Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time (MGM, 1991, PG13): talk w/animals
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (Disney, 1971, G)
Ben (Cinerama, 1972, PG13): rat
Chimera (BBC, 1991): ape/human
Cinderella (Wilfred Jackson, Disney, 1950, G): talking mice ^^^
Not exactly a furry film, but the mice have a significant role in the
story.
Dangerous When Wet (MGM, 1953): mouse-toon, cat-toon
Tom and Jerry, swimming with Esther Williams
Doctor Dolittle (Fox, 1967, G): talk to the animals
The Empire Strikes Back (Irvin Kershner, Fox, 1980, PG13): Chewbacca ^^^^
See the comment under _Star Wars_.
Enemy Mine (1985): reptilian alien ^^^
Ferdinand the Bull (~1940's)
Ferngully: The Last Rainforest (FAI, 1992, G): talking bat ^^
Robin Williams' performance is delightfully batty, and the background
Australian animals are nicely animated, but the simplistic plot is not
interesting enough to recommend this film for furry fans in general.
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (Disney, 1993, G): talking pets
Homeward Bound 2 (Disney, 1996, G): talking pets
The Incredible Journey (Disney, 1963, G): dogs, cat
Jumanji (1995) ^^½
At one point a boy playing the game is cursed and starts turning into a
quasi-furry with a tail, but the movie is not particularly furry.
Labyrinth (Jim Henson, Tri-Star, 1986, PG13) ^^^
Sir Didymus and Ludo might be considered borderline-furry.
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1992): flying squirrel
Though not a furry story, squirrel fans would enjoy the delightful scenes
with Icarus the flying squirrel.
Manster (1959)
"Scientist's injection splits reporter into man and ape-man."
Mary Poppins (Disney, 1964, G): penguins ^^^^
Practically perfect in every way. One memorable sequence in this Disney
classic features toons acting together with humans, 23 years before Roger
Rabbit!
Meet the Applegates (Cinemarque / New World Pictures, 1991, R)
insects in human form
Mouse Hunt (1997, PG) ^^
Tedious and artificial. Mouse lovers (like me!) will probably watch it
anyway.
Oh, Heavenly Dog (Mulberry Square, 1980, PG13): human reincarnated as dog
The Phantom Menace (George Lucas, 1999, PG) ^^½
Jar-Jar Binks has some vaguely amphibian-like traits.
Phase IV (Paramount, 1975, PG13): intelligent ants
Pocahontas (Disney, 1995, G): raccoon, hummingbird, dog ^^^
The animals don't talk, but there is a talking willow tree! Included in
the list primarily because it has come up in a.f.f discussion, though it
doesn't meet the furry criteria shown above.
Return of the Jedi (Richard Marquand, Lucasfilm, 1983, PG13): Wookiee,
Ewoks ^^^
See the comment under _Star Wars_.
Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book (Disney, 1994, PG13): various animals ^
This live-action story based on the "Jungle Book" characters is bearly
worth watching. Skip this one and get the 1967 animated version.
Star Wars (George Lucas, Fox, 1977, PG13): Chewbacca (Wookiee) ^^^^
Wookiees aren't furry by most definitions, but they're close enough to
deserve a mention on this list.
A Summer to Remember (MCA/Universal, 1984, PG13): orangutan (sign language)
The Sword in the Stone (Disney, 1963): squirrels, birds, transfurmation ^^^
Not a furry story as such, but there are some memorable scenes with
various animals (especially the cute female squirrel! :B), and the wizards'
duel which involves transfurmation into many different animal forms.
Wallace & Gromit series (Nick Park, 1989, 1993, & 1995) ^^^^
Consisting of the three short stop-motion films _A Grand Day Out_, _The
Wrong Trousers_, and _A Close Shave_, this series features an eccentric
inventor named Wallace and his dog Gromit. Although Gromit doesn't talk,
he is obviously quite intelligent, and deserves to be classified as furry.
Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
(DreamWorks/Aardman, 2005, G) ^^^
The Witches (Jim Henson, 1990, PG13): talking mice (transfurmation) ^^^
Mice fans take note. While not a furry story, the boys transformed into
mice by the evil witch are amazingly realistic and well done.
Wolfen (Orion, 1981, R): wolves
Not, as I had previously assumed, a werewolf film.
You Never Can Tell (1951): dog reincarnated as a detective
----------------Extended toy ads:
The Care Bears' Adventure in Wonderland (Nelvana, 1987, G)
The Care Bears Movie (Nelvana, 1985, G)
The Care Bears Movie 2: A New Generation (Nelvana, 1986, G)
G.I. Joe -- The Movie (1987): cobra
My Little Pony: The Movie (Hasbro, 1986, G)
Thundercats - Exodus (Telepictures, 1985)
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