A neat freak cop (Tom Hanks) teams up with a giant, drool-happy dog (Hooch) to solve a murder. Despite their differences — Hooch destroys Turner’s home — they miraculously solve the case and both find love. Not with each other, though. Also, way better than K-9, so don’t try to argue this one.
Top 10 Dog Movies
From killer dogs to show dogs, TIME takes a look back at cinema's most memorable pooch flicks.