Darling Companion (2012)

The story of a woman who loves her dog more than her husband. And then her husband loses the dog.

Director:

Lawrence Kasdan

Writers:

Meg Kasdan, Lawrence Kasdan

Stars:

Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline, Dianne Wiest

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Diane Keaton	...	Beth
Kevin Kline	...	Joseph
Dianne Wiest	...	Penny
Richard Jenkins	...	Russell
Elisabeth Moss	...	Grace
Mark Duplass	...	Bryan
Ayelet Zurer	...	Carmen
Sam Shepard	...	Sheriff Morris
Lindsay Sloane	...	Ellie
Jay Ali	...	Sam
Robert Bear	...	Possum
Casey	...	Freeway
Paul Kiernan	...	Patient
Jericho Watson	...	Ethan
Yolanda Wood	...	Cop

Storyline

Mother and daughter, Beth and Grace, find a bedraggled dog on the side of the freeway. Taking it home and rescuing it, the dog helps Grace meet a man. But Beth's husband, Joseph, hates the dog and just might cause even more friction in their marriage. While at their remote cabin for a weekend wedding with family, Joseph loses the dog and Beth isn't going home until they find it. With help from their nephew, Joseph's sister, her new boyfriend, and their psychic gypsy maid, the family search high and low for the missing dog and in the process find that they also need to mend their own relationships.

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Plot Keywords:

dog | wedding | search | missing dog | marriage | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sexual content including references, and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 May 2012 (Israel)

Also Known As:

Atithasi syntrofia

Filming Locations:

Telluride, Colorado, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$39,962 (USA) (20 April 2012)

Gross:

$793,352 (USA) (17 August 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Werc Werk Works, Kasdan Pictures, Likely Story

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Lawrence Kasdan's first directorial effort in 9 years. His last directing job was the thriller Dreamcatcher.

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Goofs

Towards the end of the film they take off in one type of aircraft but land in another totally different type after forcing the aircraft to return having spotted Freeway from it.

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Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.130 (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Blue"
Written by Inara George
Performed by The Living Sisters
Courtesy of Vanguard Records & Welk Music Group Company

User Reviews

Great Matinée Movie

I don't understand all the hate on most of the reviews I've read. There are no special effects, but there are some heavy hitter stars in this movie, and a pleasing storyline. Of course we all know how it's going to end. But the movie, especially for us Boomers, touches on a lot of subjects that we can relate to when it comes to the aging process. And how society can be in a hurry to move us along. Make room for the younger up and coming. The area where this was filmed, Utah and Telluride, are very familiar to me, and a joy to see. This isn't heavy drama, there is no nudity, the plot is not too involved. It's a great movie to take your 80 year old mother-in-law to on a Saturday afternoon. That's what we did, and she loved it. So take Grandma to the movies this week. You'll enjoy the movie, and Grandma will appreciate you taking the time to do it. See you at the movies. :)