* * * * * * * * Teamouse Chanezumi's FurFilms List * * * * * * * * 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 h i l r i . o email address 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)