My Dog Skip (2000)

A shy boy grows up in 1940s Mississippi with the help of his beloved dog, Skip.

Director:

Jay Russell

Writers:

Willie Morris (book), Gail Gilchriest (screenplay)

Stars:

Frankie Muniz, Kevin Bacon, Diane Lane

7 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Luke Wilson	...	Dink
Frankie Muniz	...	Willie Morris
Kevin Bacon	...	Jack Morris
Diane Lane	...	Ellen Morris
Mark Beech	...	Army Buddy
Susan Carol Davis	...	Mrs. Jenkins
David Pickens	...	Mr. Jenkins
Bradley Coryell	...	Big Boy Wilkinson
Daylan Honeycutt	...	Henjie Henick
Cody Linley	...	Spit McGee
Lucile Doan Ewing	...	Aunt Maggie
Polly Craig	...	Grandmother Mamie
John Stiritz	...	Grandfather Percy
Enzo	...	Skip
Moose	...	Skip

Storyline

A shy boy is unable to make friends in Yazoo City, Mississippi in 1942, until his parents give him a terrier puppy for his ninth birthday. The dog, which he names Skip, becomes well known and loved throughout the community and enriches the life of the boy, Willie, as he grows into manhood. Based on the best-selling Mississippi memoir by the late Willie Morris.

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Plot Keywords:

mississippi | dog | 1940s | war veteran | crypt | 

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Taglines:

Every family needs an optimist.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some violent content and mild language

Details

Official Sites:

Warner Bros.

Country:

USA

Language:

English German

Release Date:

3 March 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mi perro Skip

Filming Locations:

Canton, Mississippi, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$56,941, 16 January 2000

Gross USA:

$34,099,640

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alcon Entertainment, MDS Productions LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

One of several movies where Kevin Bacon has played a character who has been first named "Jack". In Frost/Nixon (2008) (Jack Brennan), in this movie (Jack Morris), in Apollo 13 (1995) (Jack Swigert), in A Few Good Men (1992) (Jack Ross), in Quicksilver (1986) (Jack Casey), and in Friday the 13th (1980), (Jack)

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Goofs

When Willie Morris (Frankie Muniz) is in the woods with his Dad Jack (Kevin Bacon) and Skip and they hear a gunshot from hunters, Jack pushes Willie down and says to take a knee while hollering to the hunters, "Hello! Over here at 3 o'clock!" Only problem is, they don't know which direction the hunters are facing, so they have no idea where they are in relation to the hunters. Saying "3 o'clock" is totally irrelevant, only the sound of their voice gives the hunters knowledge of their direction.

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Quotes

Big Boy Wilkinson: Not a bad run Willie, for a sissy.

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Connections

References The Roundup (1941)

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Soundtracks

Starlight Serenade
Written by Alan Moorhouse
Published by KPM (ASCAP)
Courtesy of APM

User Reviews

A family movie that the adults will probably appreciate even more than their kids

This is an absolutely wonderful movie that's aimed for children, but will probably be even more loved by adults.

In 1942, a 10-year-old boy who is more intellectual than athletic and is constantly teased by others finds solace in the puppy given to him on his birthday. The dog helps him make friends and grow up.

That's the capsule of the plot. This movie is much more than that. The acting all around is excellent, but special credit must be given to Frankie Munoz (as the boy) and Moose, the dog from "Frasier" as...the dog.

"My Dog Skip" does a wonderful job of showing all of the joys and agonies of changing from a child into a young adult. It's hard not to recognize yourself in the episodes.

While this movie is sentimental, it's not played for sentimentality. That's much of why it works so well. You won't feel like you're being manipulated as you watch.

Be forwarned: some of the scenes might be rather intense for children under the age of seven. You, as an adult, will probably want to bring along some hankies. >