Greatest Pet Movies of All Time
Marley & Me or Lassie Come Home
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Why This Battle Matters
Is the timeless allure of 'Lassie Come Home' with its classic heroics and heartwarming journey more pivotal to the definition of a great pet movie, or does the raw, emotional rollercoaster of 'Marley & Me' resonate deeper in our modern souls? Herein lies a battle of eras and emotions: the pristine, polished storytelling of a loyal Collie against the messy, tear-jerking chaos of a boisterous Labrador. This matchup isn't just about which dog tugs harder at our heartstrings; it's a referendum on what qualities truly make a pet movie stand the test of time. Does nostalgia win, or do we lean into the visceral, relatable storytelling of contemporary cinema?
🔥 Fan Takes
How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Marley & Me over Lassie Come Home when it comes to the greatest Pet Movies of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Marley & Me 52.9% of the time over Lassie Come Home.
Across all battles:
Marley & Me win rate: 42.7%
Lassie Come Home win rate: 44.8%
Fan FAQs
Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in the Greatest Pet Movies of All Time league?
Right now, 'Babe' holds the top spot in the Greatest Pet Movies of All Time league. You can check out the full GOAT List to see where others rank.
Why is this matchup between Lassie Come Home and Marley & Me so close?
Both movies tug at the heartstrings but in slightly different ways. Lassie Come Home has that nostalgic charm, while Marley & Me delivers a more contemporary gut punch. Fans are torn because each movie speaks to different emotional experiences with pets.
Who is better: Lassie Come Home or Marley & Me?
It's a tight race, but Marley & Me is currently leading. Fans seem to really connect with its more modern depiction of family and pet dynamics, which might be swaying the votes slightly in its favor.