Megan Leavey

20172017
PG-13PG-13
1h 56m

Kate Mara in Megan Leavey (2017)

Based on the true life story of a young Marine corporal whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq.

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Based on the true life story of a young Marine corporal whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq.Based on the true life story of a young Marine corporal whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq.Based on the true life story of a young Marine corporal whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq.

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Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination

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Official Trailer

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In Theaters June 9th

'Megan Leavey': Yankees

'Megan Leavey': Yankees

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Kate Mara Answers Fan Questions

Kate Mara Answers Fan Questions

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Thank You for Your Service

6.6

Thank You for Your Service

Chappaquiddick

6.5

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Megan Leavey is a US Marine corporal who served as a Military Police K9 handler. She was paired with military working dog Rex (E168). The pair served two deployments in Iraq together. They were first deployed to Fallujah in 2005, and then to Ramadi in 2006, where they were both wounded by an improvised explosive device. Leavey was awarded the Purple Heart and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with a "V" device denoting heroism in combat..

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Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG-13 for war violence, language, suggestive material, and thematic elements
Parents guide

Trivia
Megan Leavey: a drill instructor.

Goofs
When the Master Sergeant (MSgt) first introduces the new-joins, he refers to Megan Leavey as "Private" but her rank insignia is "Private First Class" The Marine Corps does not refer to Privates First Class as "Privates". The Master Sergeant should have introduced her as, "PFC Leavey."

Quotes
Megan Leavey: You don't leave because you have somewhere to go, you leave because nothing is keeping you there.
Megan Leavey: [to Rex tearing clothing apart] You wait till we get to Iraq to find your inner puppy?

Crazy credits
Before the end credits, there was footage of Rex in the pool and photos of him and the real Megan Leavey.

Connections
Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Tom Cruise/Kate Mara/Bleachers (2017)

Soundtracks
I'll Never Know
Written by Brayden Deskins, Taylor Stover, Tyler Boyd, Cheapshot (as Colton Fisher), Jason Rabinowitz and Jaron Lamot
Performed by A Yawn Worth Yelling
Courtesy of The Math Club
Under license from Format Entertainment

Top review

10/10

I'm a dog lover so totally biased.

Love this film. It hits the nail on the head with it's portrayal of the relationship between a dog and it's human friend.Brought tears to my eyes.

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Impman2
Sep 21, 2018

Who were the dogs who performed in this film? They deserve credit for great acting.

Gross US & Canada
- $13,406,883
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,810,867
- Jun 11, 2017
Gross worldwide
- $14,510,490

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Runtime
1 hour 56 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1
Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1

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