Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)

All the players fit snugly in this warmhearted movie, especially the talented young Robb, who makes her feature film debut in Winn-Dixie. It's imperative to cast an adorable child, and Robb doesn't disappoint, keeping things genuinely fresh with the big eyes, infectious smile and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm charm. Daniels, too, doesn't overplay it as the wounded preacher--aptly described by Opal as a turtle--who rarely sticks his head out of his shell. Veterans Eva Marie Saint and Cicely Tyson do…

Dave Matthews goes big screen as pet-store peon Otis in this heartwarming "tail" of salvation through friendship in rural Florida. A girl named Opal (AnnaSophia Robb) finds a mutt in a supermarket produce section, her preacher father (Jeff Daniels, his best religious role since Kingpin) lets her keep it, and "everything good that happened that summer happened because of Winn-Dixie." But while Otis enchants the animals with his music, the sensible star pooch remains clearly unmoved.