Fluke (1995)

After a man dies in a car crash, he is reincarnated as a dog and attempts to reconnect with his family.

Director:

Carlo Carlei

Writers:

James Herbert (novel), Carlo Carlei (screenplay)

Stars:

Matthew Modine, Nancy Travis, Samuel L. Jackson

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Samuel L. Jackson	...	Rumbo (voice)
Matthew Modine	...	Thomas P. Johnson / Voice of Fluke
Nancy Travis	...	Carol Johnson
Eric Stoltz	...	Jeff Newman
Max Pomeranc	...	Brian Johnson
Ron Perlman	...	Sylvester
Jon Polito	...	Boss
Bill Cobbs	...	Bert
Collin Wilcox Paxton	...	Bella
Federico Pacifici	...	Prof. Santini
Clarinda Ross	...	Jane, Tom's Secretary
Adrian Roberts	...	Night Guard
Bart Hansard	...	Day Guard
Deborah Hobart	...	Dogpound Vet
Libby Whittemore	...	Libby, the Housekeeper

Storyline

After a man dies in a car crash, he is reincarnated as a dog and attempts to reconnect with his family.

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Plot Keywords:

dog | reincarnation | character name in title | dog movie | urination | 

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Taglines:

Unleash your imagination... and come along on a magical journey. Follow him home.

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some mild language and thematic elements

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 June 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kutyavilág

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,435,709, 4 June 1995, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$3,987,649

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM),Rocket Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

DTS-Stereo DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The acting dog named Buddy (1988-1998) starred as Fluke, uncredited, was best known as Air Bud.

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Goofs

In the uncut version when Fluke pees on the animal shelter employee you can see the tube between Fluke's legs where the liquid is coming out.

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Quotes

Thomas P. Johnson: [about his wife and son] I loved them too much to get in the way of their happiness...

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Connections

Edited into Doggiewoggiez! Poochiewoochiez! (2012)

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Soundtracks

The Pink Panther Theme
(uncredited)
Written by Henry Mancini
Performed by Henry Mancini

User Reviews

Loved the Movie!

Just a truly fine film. Made me cry, and I rarely cry on seeing a movie. I intend to get a copy of it. Few movies have touched me as much. Daily, we are exposed to ever more sex and violence in the media, but the accent found here is love. And forgiveness. And, of course, racial harmony. If it "exploited" our ability to care for others and to respect life, so much the better. This is a movie for people of all ages. The animal wranglers did an outstanding job, ditto the actors. Have not seen the dog who played Fluke before; wonder if he is still in the acting business.Would be glad to see more films of similar ilk, but I have not run across many like this.