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Rating: 7.6/10 by 3313 users

A Dog's Purpose (2017)

A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.

Directing:
  • Lasse Hallström
Writing:
  • W. Bruce Cameron
  • Cathryn Michon
  • W. Bruce Cameron
  • Audrey Wells
  • Maya Forbes
  • Wallace Wolodarsky
Stars:
Release Date: Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Rating: 7.6/10 by 3313 users

Alternative Title:
Bailey - Ein Freund fürs Leben - AT
僕のワンダフル・ライフ - JP
A Dog's Purpose - US

Country:
Canada
India
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 40 minutes
Budget: $22,000,000
Revenue: $205,000,000

Plot Keyword: based on novel or book, human animal relationship, reincarnation, dog, pets

Josh Gad
Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)
K.J. Apa
Teen Ethan
Dennis Quaid
Adult Ethan
Peggy Lipton
Adult Hannah
Juliet Rylance
Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom
Luke Kirby
Jim - Ethan's Dad
Gabrielle Rose
Grandma Fran
Caroline Cave
Ellen - Boss' Wife
Paul Jarrett
Police Lieutenant
Anita Daher
Mother at Shelter
Alicia Johnston
Hysterical Mother
Naomi Frenette
Kidnapped Girl
Bryce Gheisar
Ethan - 8 Years Old
Robert Mann
Delivery Workman
Ron Verwymeren
Delivery Workman
David J. Lyle
Country Vet
Cory Wojcik
Puppy Mill Owner
Ross Douglas Noble
Puppy Mill Customer
Andrew W. Nolan
Football Coach
Brent Holtzman
Police Captain
Violet Haas
Elderly Woman
Danesha Lee
Animal Control Officer
Dan De Jaeger
Father at Shelter
Reine Lecuyer
Daughter at Shelter
Rayna Ens-Armstrong
Daughter at Shelter
Avery Thompson
Tweener Girl
Aidan Ritchie
Ambulance Attendant
Treyton Augustus Walcot
Richie - 4 Years Old
James Janssens
Alzheimer's Patient
Paul Griggs
Hot Dog Vendor
Grant Burr
Hardware Store Clerk
Chris Webb
Kidnapper
Tyson Wagner
Boyfriend in Park
Tom Young
Hardware Store Employee

Reno

**Caught in the rebirth-loop!** I might a bit overrated it, but it's well deserved that. It has been a long time since I wetted my eyes for a film. Especially for being a tearjerker fan in the early days. This looks like a sequel to 'Fluke', though it justified to be an independent film. Based on the book of the same name, directed by the one who made 'Hachi: A Dog's Tale'. A perfect family film, but entirely a fictional account. Do you remember those films about a human being trapped in the time- loop, not knowing why and takes a quest to find the purpose? Yep, this is same, but with a dog and not a time-loop, instead, the rebirths. The tale was told from a dog's perspective, his life from puppy to growing old with his owners. The lives he enjoyed, struggled, loved, and not understanding why the life circle keeps repeating. After all the things film wanted to tell us, the story ends with an explanation. Just a simple one. The dog's the hero, he's found in every frame. The rest of the characters were well designed. Especially the sub-stories to blend with the dog's. All the dogs who acted in the film were awesome. This is one of the best dog films. As I said, it is not great, but surely enjoyable by everyone. Especially in the today's CGI dominated and/or superhero flicks, this is something close to our heart, despite a fantasy tale. So, go it! _8.5/10_


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