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Marley & Me

  • 20082008
  • PGPG
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
157K
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POPULARITY
3,521
84
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Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson in Marley & Me (2008)
A family learns important life lessons from their adorable, but naughty and neurotic dog.
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Family

A family learns important life lessons from their adorable, but naughty and neurotic dog.A family learns important life lessons from their adorable, but naughty and neurotic dog.A family learns important life lessons from their adorable, but naughty and neurotic dog.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
157K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,521
84
  • Director
    • David Frankel
  • Writers
    • Scott Frank(screenplay)
    • Don Roos(screenplay)
    • John Grogan(book)
  • Stars
    • Owen Wilson
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Eric Dane
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Frankel
  • Writers
    • Scott Frank(screenplay)
    • Don Roos(screenplay)
    • John Grogan(book)
  • Stars
    • Owen Wilson
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Eric Dane
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 370User reviews
    • 176Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos5

    Marley & Me: Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:38
    Marley & Me: Trailer #2
    Marley and Me: Theatrical Trailer
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    Marley and Me: Theatrical Trailer
    Our Favorite Pets | IMDb Supercut
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    Our Favorite Pets | IMDb Supercut
    Bryce Dallas Howard Talks Shelby the Dog and Playing Non-Human Characters
    Clip 2:15
    Bryce Dallas Howard Talks Shelby the Dog and Playing Non-Human Characters
    What Roles Was Jennifer Aniston Considered For?
    Video 2:49
    What Roles Was Jennifer Aniston Considered For?

    Photos242

    Owen Wilson in Marley & Me (2008)
    Owen Wilson in Marley & Me (2008)
    Jennifer Aniston in Marley & Me (2008)
    Jennifer Aniston and Jonah in Marley & Me (2008)
    Marley & Me (2008)
    Jonah in Marley & Me (2008)
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    Marley & Me (2008)
    Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson in Marley & Me (2008)
    Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson in Marley & Me (2008)

    Top cast

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    Owen Wilson
    Owen Wilson
    • Johnas John
    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Jennyas Jenny
    Eric Dane
    Eric Dane
    • Sebastianas Sebastian
    Kathleen Turner
    Kathleen Turner
    • Ms. Kornblutas Ms. Kornblut
    Alan Arkin
    Alan Arkin
    • Arnie Kleinas Arnie Klein
    Nathan Gamble
    Nathan Gamble
    • Patrick (Age 10)as Patrick (Age 10)
    Haley Bennett
    Haley Bennett
    • Lisaas Lisa
    Ann Dowd
    Ann Dowd
    • Dr. Plattas Dr. Platt
    Clarke Peters
    Clarke Peters
    • Editoras Editor
    Finley Jacobsen
    Finley Jacobsen
    • Conor (Age 8)as Conor (Age 8)
    Lucy Merriam
    • Colleen (Age 5)as Colleen (Age 5)
    Bryce Robinson
    Bryce Robinson
    • Patrick (Age 7)as Patrick (Age 7)
    Ben Hyland
    Ben Hyland
    • Conor (Age 5)as Conor (Age 5)
    Sarah O'Kelly
    • Neighbor Mom (Nurse)as Neighbor Mom (Nurse)
    Keith Hudson
    Keith Hudson
    • Big Guyas Big Guy
    Haley Hudson
    Haley Hudson
    • Debbyas Debby
    Tom Irwin
    Tom Irwin
    • Dr. Shermanas Dr. Sherman
    Alec Mapa
    Alec Mapa
    • Jorgeas Jorge
    • Director
      • David Frankel
    • Writers
      • Scott Frank(screenplay)
      • Don Roos(screenplay)
      • John Grogan(book)
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    Storyline

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    After their wedding, newspaper writers John and Jennifer Grogan move to Florida. In an attempt to stall Jennifer's "biological clock", John gives her a puppy. While the puppy Marley grows into a 100 pound dog, he loses none of his puppy energy or rambunctiousness. Meanwhile, Marley gains no self-discipline. Marley's antics give John rich material for his newspaper column. As the Grogans mature and have children of their own, Marley continues to test everyone's patience by acting like the world's most impulsive dog. —Ken Miller <wkmiller704@yahoo.com>
    • loss of pet
    • canadian dog
    • animal
    • marley the dog character
    • grief
    • 66 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Heel the love
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Family
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for thematic material, some suggestive content and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Twenty-two different dogs played Marley.
    • Goofs
      In one scene they have two cars a Honda and another car. But in one shot, instead of the Honda in the driveway there is a Volvo. Then in the next shot it is back with the Honda and the Volvo doesn't appear till a couple of scenes later.
    • Quotes

      John Grogan: A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes, or designer clothes. A water log stick will do just fine. A dog doesn't care if your rich or poor, clever or dull, smart or dumb. Give him your heart and he'll give you his. How many people can you say that about? How many people can make you feel rare and pure and special? How many people can make you feel extraordinary?

    • Connections
      Edited into Loose Women: Episode #13.125 (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Shiny Happy People
      Written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe

      Performed by R.E.M.

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews370

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Great movie
    I read John Grogan's book on Xmas Day 2007 & saw this film today in Australia on New Years Day '09. I have to say they have turned this heartwarming & funny story into a great movie. The casting was right & Owen Wilson & Jennifer Anniston perfect in the roles of John & Jenny Grogan. I grew up as a teenager with a Golden Labrador in the family we all adored & in my early married life with a badly behaved Lassie Collie dog which had to be put down 13 years later. I could really relate to this family's experiences with their pooch & the sometimes angst it caused them. Our Collie chewed everything in sight & also managed to run straight through a plate glass door, jumped out of the car window and broke a bone in his foot... so many experiences similar to this film/book. And at the end of our pooch's life my (by then ex-husband) cried like a baby when we had to have our dog put down.

    This film shows the whole life of Marley & how he was loved and at times despaired of and at the end the most cherished part of this family. Yes I cried at the end & I thought it beautifully done but I also was crying for the dog I miss so much now. I would just like the film to have rounded off the story & shown that Marley got a book published about him & that they next got a docile dog who was never going to make it to the press as he was in fact the model dog they thought they were getting with Marley. Lovely film & such a nice change from some of the garbage that's in the theatres these days.
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    • KateC49
    • Jan 1, 2009

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Marley and Me
    • Filming locations
      • West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox 2000 Pictures
      • New Regency Productions
      • Sunswept Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $143,153,751
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $36,357,586
      • Dec 28, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $255,743,093
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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