Isle of Dogs (2018)

Adventure Comedy Animation Directed by Wes Anderson
← Inspired by 12 films

In the future, an outbreak of canine flu leads the mayor of a Japanese city to banish all dogs to an island used as a garbage dump. The outcasts must soon embark on an epic journey when a 12-year-old boy arrives on the island to find his beloved pet.

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Films that influenced Isle of Dogs

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  1. My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
    "Wes Anderson on Miyazaki's influence on Isle of Dogs: 'Miyazaki brings the detail and also the silences. With Miyazaki you get nature and you get moments of peace, a kind of rhythm that is not in the American animation tradition so much. That inspired us quite a lot.' Composer Alexandre Desplat pulled back musically to honor that quietness." source
  2. Yojimbo (1961)
  3. Porco Rosso (1992)
  4. The Plague Dogs (1982)
  5. Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
  6. Drunken Angel (1948)
  7. Brazil (1985)
  8. PlayTime (1967)
  9. Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
    "Directed by Jim Jarmusch, this film pays homage to Japanese cinema, much like "Isle of Dogs." It reflects a deep appreciation for Japanese culture and storytelling techniques." Film School Rejects source
  10. The City of Lost Children (1995)
    "This film, directed by Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet, features a protagonist navigating a dystopian world to rescue a loved one, paralleling the journey in "Isle of Dogs." Both films employ imaginative settings and intricate narratives." Film School Rejects source
  11. Snoopy Come Home (1972)
    "The "Peanuts" specials, including this film, have influenced Wes Anderson's work, including "Isle of Dogs." The storytelling and character dynamics in "Snoopy Come Home" resonate with themes explored in Anderson's film." Film School Rejects source
  12. Fantastic Planet (1973)
    "This animated science fiction film's unique visual style and allegorical storytelling have inspired various filmmakers, including those behind "Isle of Dogs." The film's imaginative approach to animation and narrative parallels the creativity seen in Anderson's work." Inspired by Isle of Dogs RipeConcepts

Isle of Dogs (2018), directed by Wes Anderson, was inspired by 12 earlier films — including My Neighbor Totoro, Yojimbo, and Porco Rosso. Check out the citations below.