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.

Director:

Gabriela Cowperthwaite

Writers:

Pamela Gray, Annie Mumolo

Stars:

Kate Mara, Ramon Rodriguez, Tom Felton

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kate Mara	...	Megan Leavey
Edie Falco	...	Jackie
Alisa Harris	...	Barbie
Nick Madrick	...	Receiving Marine #1
Jason Turner	...	Receiving Marine #2
Sasha Morfaw	...	Female Drill Instructor #1
Jennifer Duke	...	Female Drill Instructor #2
Megan Leavey	...	Female Drill Instructor #3
Will Patton	...	Jim
Corey Johnson	...	Master Sergeant
Andrew Moon	...	Jones
Alicia Lobo	...	Timmins
Melina Matthews	...	Lopez
Luka Peros	...	Drunk Guy in Bar
Nils Holst	...	Duty Patrol Marine

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

american abroad | u.s. soldier | u.s. military | female soldier | dog handler | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for war violence, language, suggestive material, and thematic elements

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Instagram

Country:

USA

Language:

English Arabic

Release Date:

9 June 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Leavey

Filming Locations:

Cartagena, Murcia, Spain

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,810,867, 9 June 2017, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$13,406,304, 14 September 2017

Company Credits

Production Co:

LD Entertainment,Calle Cruzada

Technical Specs

Runtime:

116 min

Sound Mix:

D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Megan Leavey: a drill instructor.

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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."

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Quotes

Gunny Martin: They're not even dogs anymore. They're warriors, and they come back with all the same issues we do.

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Crazy Credits

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

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Connections

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

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Soundtracks

My Own Worst Enemy
Written by Jeremy Popoff, A. Jay Popoff (as Alan Popoff), Kevin Baldes and Allen Shellenberger
Performed by Lit
Under license from EMI Entertainment World, Inc.

User Reviews

I will keep this simple...

As promised, I will keep this simple. If you are a dog lover, don't mind shedding a tear (I'm a 38 year old male former enforcement officer, it got me) you will enjoy this movie. Simples.

It has been broken into three parts, first is a build up of character for Leavey, second is the relationship between Leavey and Rex in Iraq, third is the "fight". Some people are saying the third part was a bit of a let down, but, personally, i was happy with it. I did not realise I had been watching the film for its run time thinking it still must have a while to go at the credits. Always a good sign.