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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Scott Frank (screenplay) and
Don Roos (screenplay) and
John Grogan (book)
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Release Date:
25 December 2008 (USA) See more »
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Heel the love See more »
Plot:
A family learns important life lessons from their adorable, but naughty and neurotic dog. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
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2 wins & 3 nominations See more »
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(123 articles)
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Rated PG for thematic material, some suggestive content and language.
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USA:115 min
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USA:PG (certificate #44641) | Australia:PG | Singapore:PG | UK:PG | Czech Republic:U | Ireland:PG | South Korea:12 | Chile:TE | Hong Kong:IIA | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Argentina:Atp | Peru:PT | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Norway:7 | Portugal:M/6 | Germany:o.Al. | Canada:G (British Columbia/Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/Manitoba/Ontario) | Belgium:KT | Sweden:Btl | Mexico:A | New Zealand:PG | Malaysia:U

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22 different dogs played Marley.See more »
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Plot holes: During the scene when the John and Jen decide to move to Pennsylvania and jump naked into the pool. John only takes off his shirt and then jumps in (supposedly nude) but yet forgets to take off his pants. Was he only wearing a shirt without pants?See more »
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Jorge:Why are you laughing?
Sebastian:I'm just very immature.
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Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)See more »

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145 out of 185 people found the following review useful.
There was sobbing..., 26 December 2008
Author: pktbishop from NC

Every year I go to see a movie on Christmas Day. It's been a tradition since high school. This year's Christmas movie was "Marley & Me". I was more excited by the fact that it was something that everyone could go and see; including my mom, who doesn't venture out to the theater very often. Anyway, I was happy that she and my girlfriend were excited to see this.

As I am sure many posters will repeat this phrase, if you've ever been a dog owner, this movie really rings true. The movie itself is very simple; it chronicles the growth of a couple and the impact their pet Labrador has on their family throughout their life.

It is really the simplicity that makes the story work so well. This isn't "Old Yeller" or "Lassie", though some elements are there. This isn't a dog movie focused on the relationship of the canine and a kid (a la "My Dog Skip"). This is a true depiction of what it is like for most people to get a puppy early in their relationship and how it can develop into them becoming a member of the family.

There aren't many people in the cast. Jennifer Aniston really does the best job in the picture. I'm a fan of Owen Wilson (I know many aren't), and it was nice to see a serious side since we really hadn't seen one since "Behind Enemy Lines". He did a good job, but he really would've sold me if he had shed some full on tears when it was required. But he was very believable nonetheless.

The film really humanizes the characters and their relationship with Marley with such realism. I haven't had a chance to read the book, but I have a feeling the movie captured the essence of the story.

I have been a dog owner my entire life. I had 5 from childhood through college and have experienced the beginning act of the movie having purchased a puppy with my girlfriend 2 years ago. He is now a 2 yr old member of our family, and we would be devastated if we ever lost him. Most can relate to the experience of being a pet owner, and even if you can't, there are messages here you can still connect with. I definitely recommend this for ANYBODY, but try to take the family. If you never wanted a pet before, I challenge you to not change your mind after viewing this. And yes, men, women and children alike were sobbing by the end

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