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A Dog's Purpose

  • 2017
  • PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
75K
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POPULARITY
3,733
119
Josh Gad in A Dog's Purpose (2017)
The story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.
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AdventureComedyDrama

A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners.A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners.A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners.

  • Director
    • Lasse Hallström
  • Writers
    • W. Bruce Cameron
    • Cathryn Michon
    • Audrey Wells
  • Stars
    • Josh Gad
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Peggy Lipton
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    75K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,733
    119
    • Director
      • Lasse Hallström
    • Writers
      • W. Bruce Cameron
      • Cathryn Michon
      • Audrey Wells
    • Stars
      • Josh Gad
      • Dennis Quaid
      • Peggy Lipton
    • 456User reviews
    • 146Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Bryce Dallas Howard Talks Shelby the Dog and Playing Non-Human Characters
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    A Dog's Purpose: Ethan Asks Hannah To Go On A Date
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    A Dog's Purpose: Maya Tries To Get Tino To Chase A Ball
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    A Dog's Purpose: Bailey Notices A New Smell On Ethan
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    A Dog's Purpose: Bailey Learns His Place In The Pack
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    A Dog's Purpose: Ethan Finds Bailey At The Pound
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    A Dog's Purpose
    Featurette 1:35
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    A Dog's Purpose: 4 Legged Stars (Featurette)
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    A Dog's Purpose: Juliet Rylance On The Book And The Script
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    Dennis Quaid in A Dog's Purpose (2017)
    Josh Gad in A Dog's Purpose (2017)
    Josh Gad, Juliet Rylance, and Bryce Gheisar in A Dog's Purpose (2017)
    Josh Gad, Britt Robertson, and K.J. Apa in A Dog's Purpose (2017)
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    Josh Gad
    Josh Gad
    • Bailey
    • (voice)
    • …
    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • Adult Ethan
    Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton
    • Adult Hannah
    Bryce Gheisar
    Bryce Gheisar
    • Ethan - 8 Years Old
    K.J. Apa
    K.J. Apa
    • Teen Ethan
    • (as KJ Apa)
    Juliet Rylance
    Juliet Rylance
    • Ethan's Mom
    Luke Kirby
    Luke Kirby
    • Ethan's Dad
    Gabrielle Rose
    Gabrielle Rose
    • Grandma Fran
    Michael Bofshever
    Michael Bofshever
    • Grandpa Bill
    Britt Robertson
    Britt Robertson
    • Teen Hannah
    Logan Miller
    Logan Miller
    • Todd
    Kirby
    Kirby
    • Maya
    • (as Kirby Howell-Baptiste)
    Pooch Hall
    Pooch Hall
    • Al
    John Ortiz
    John Ortiz
    • Carlos
    Nicole LaPlaca
    Nicole LaPlaca
    • Wendi
    Primo Allon
    Primo Allon
    • Victor
    Peter Kelamis
    Peter Kelamis
    • Dad's Boss
    Caroline Cave
    Caroline Cave
    • Boss's Wife
    • Director
      • Lasse Hallström
    • Writers
      • W. Bruce Cameron
      • Cathryn Michon
      • Audrey Wells
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Prior to theatrical release, controversy arose when behind-the-scenes footage surfaced and appeared to show a distressed dog being forcibly submerged into turbulent pool water during filming. As a result of the leaked footage, the filmmakers chose to cancel the U.S. premiere. Controversially, on February 4, 2017 the American Humane Association stated that the footage was misleadingly edited and no abuse had taken place.
    • Goofs
      In 1961 or '2, Ethan is shown reading an apparently new issue of Captain America. This series had been out of print since 1953, until it was revived by Marvel Comics in 1964.
    • Quotes

      Bailey: I had a purpose, I was needed again and again and again. With each new life I was learning a new lesson.

    • Connections
      Featured in Fuck You, It's January!!!: Fuck You, It's Forever!!! (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Oh Carolina
      Written by Justin Tapp

      Performed by Keith "Soul" Simmons

      Courtesy of BMG Production Music

    User reviews456

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    10/10
    great heartwarming film
    those who have read this book will not be disappointed, as always the book is still better than the movie, but for a movie based on a great book, they did a really good job. the story is heartwarming, and has a few tearful moments, but all in all, it was a happy ending. as someone who almost always cries at the sad movies, i give this a 3 tissue warning. i truly enjoyed this book, and all W. Bruce Cameron's books, and the idea of making a movie from such a great book is always troubling, but the process here was well done. the actors representing the characters did a great job of embodying the personalities, and no one can complain about Josh Gad voicing the many lives of the dog. bravo to the producers and the director for doing such a good job with the story,
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 27, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • India
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mục Đích Sống Của Cún Con
    • Filming locations
      • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Walden Media
      • Amblin Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $22,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $64,508,620
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,222,810
      • Jan 29, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $205,035,819
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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