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Hachi: A Dog's Tale

  • 2009
  • G
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
323K
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Richard Gere in Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)
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Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond g... Read allProfessor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.

  • Director
    • Lasse Hallström
  • Writers
    • Stephen P. Lindsey
    • Kaneto Shindô
  • Stars
    • Richard Gere
    • Joan Allen
    • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    323K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,159
    13
    • Director
      • Lasse Hallström
    • Writers
      • Stephen P. Lindsey
      • Kaneto Shindô
    • Stars
      • Richard Gere
      • Joan Allen
      • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    • 677User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #236
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Richard Gere
    Richard Gere
    • Parker Wilson
    Joan Allen
    Joan Allen
    • Cate Wilson
    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    • Ken
    Sarah Roemer
    Sarah Roemer
    • Andy
    Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander
    • Carl
    Erick Avari
    Erick Avari
    • Jasjeet
    Davenia McFadden
    • Mary Anne
    Robbie Sublett
    Robbie Sublett
    • Michael
    • (as Robbie Collier Sublett)
    Kevin DeCoste
    • Ronnie (11 Years)
    Rob Degnan
    • Teddy Barnes
    • (as Robert Degnan)
    Tora Hallström
    Tora Hallström
    • Heather
    Donna Sorbello
    • Myra
    Frank S. Aronson
    • Milton - The Butcher
    • (as Frank Aronson)
    Troy Doherty
    Troy Doherty
    • Sal
    Ian Sherman
    • Student Pianist
    Timothy Crowe
    • Evan Lock
    Denece Ryland
    Denece Ryland
    • Miss Latham
    Blake Friedman
    • Student
    • Director
      • Lasse Hallström
    • Writers
      • Stephen P. Lindsey
      • Kaneto Shindô
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    • Trivia
      Hachi is portrayed by three dogs: Chico, Layla, and Forrest.
    • Goofs
      When Hachi brings the ball to Parker at the station, while Parker opens the door, the reflection of the camera is visible in the window of the door.
    • Quotes

      Ken: [Talking in Japanese] It's been a year, hasn't it? I wake up sometimes in the middle of the night and think about Parker. He was a good friend. I understand how you feel. Hachi, my friend, Parker is never coming home. But if Hachiko wants to wait, then Hachiko should wait. You want to wait for him, don't you? Have a long life, Hachi.

    • Crazy credits
      Message near the end of the credits: "Although beloved by many as a family pet, Akitas are recommended only for dedicated and experienced dog owners. To learn more, please visit the American Humane Association at www.americanhumane.org and the American Kennel Club at www.akc.org"
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Saddest Animal Deaths in Movies (2014)

    User reviews677

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    10/10

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    Saw this movie while traveling in Belarus it brought me to my knees this was a show of the ages and without question a Richard Gere classic and performance of a lifetime this show will be Seen for Years and lifetimes to come I have been back in the U.S. for 2 weeks now and tell everyone about it I think of it many times a day it was yes----that good this is a movie You will never ever forget or get it out of your mind and heart will see it again when it opens in the US in December you may think this is a over statement but when you leave the theater it will be a known fact you will remember this show for ever it was and is a classic forever and a true story to boot...... wow.
    • cstschnarr
    • Nov 2, 2009
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    • Release date
      • March 12, 2010 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Germany)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Siempre a tu lado
    • Filming locations
      • Rhode Island, USA
    • Production companies
      • Stage 6 Films
      • Inferno Distribution
      • Hachiko
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $46,749,646
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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