Prime Video Just Added an Animated Classic That Traumatized Millions of Kids (& It’s Just as Devastating 36 Years Later)

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Lots of animated movies are designed to make kids feel good, but a recent addition to Prime Video is definitely not one of those. While most children’s animated films offer fun adventures and positive messages, some are surprisingly upsetting and stay with viewers for years. That’s true of a particularly sad movie that came out 36 years ago and is now available to stream on Prime Video.

Need a good cry? The 1989 animated film All Dogs Go to Heaven is now available on Prime Video and still packs an emotional punch. It tells the story of Charlie, a charming but mischievous dog voiced by Burt Reynolds, who is betrayed and killed by his gambling buddy. After escaping Heaven to get even, Charlie unexpectedly becomes friends with a young orphan who can talk to animals, leading him on a heartwarming adventure filled with friendship, kindness, and love.

All Dogs Go to Heaven Is Guaranteed to Make You Cry

Even if you don’t usually cry at movies, All Dogs Go to Heaven is likely to move you. This musical comedy-drama is a touching story about forgiveness, selflessness, and the special connection between people and their pets.

Although it’s a cartoon aimed at kids, All Dogs Go to Heaven tackles surprisingly mature and somber topics, setting it apart from most Disney films of the time. It bravely explores themes like death, what happens after life for dogs, and the importance of making good choices, all while showcasing a touching story of found family between the characters Charlie, Itchy, and Anne-Marie. This leads to several genuinely moving scenes, including a particularly poignant farewell at the end. Even decades after it first came out, All Dogs Go to Heaven remains a bittersweet and nostalgic film.

The movie All Dogs Go to Heaven is particularly heartbreaking because of a real-life tragedy. Judith Barsi, the young actress who provided the voice for Anne-Marie, was tragically murdered before the film came out. This adds a deeply sad layer to the story, and makes Burt Reynolds’ emotional performance in the final scene all the more genuine.

What’s New on Prime Video?

If you’re not in the mood to rewatch All Dogs Go to Heaven, don’t worry – Prime Video has plenty of other options! November brought a lot of new movies to the streaming service, including classics like Good Will Hunting and Happy Gilmore, plus the Hot Tub Time Machine movies and Spider-Man: Homecoming. They’ve also added a bunch of festive films for the holidays, like Arthur Christmas, Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You, the original Miracle on 34th Street from 1947, and Scrooged.

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2025-11-29 20:42