Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (2018)

The true story of a stray dog who joins his new master on the battlefields of the First World War. For his valorous actions, Sgt. Stubby is still recognized as the most decorated dog in American history.

Director:

Richard Lanni

Writers:

Richard Lanni, Mike Stokey

Stars:

Logan Lerman, Helena Bonham Carter, Gérard Depardieu

17 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Logan Lerman	...	Robert Conroy (voice)
Helena Bonham Carter	...	Margaret (voice)
Gérard Depardieu	...	Gaston Baptiste (voice)
Jordan Beck	...	Olsen / Shopkeeper (voice)
Jim Pharr	...	Schroeder / Col. Ty (voice)
Jason Ezzell	...	Sgt. Casburn (voice)
Guillaume Sentou	...	French Cook (voice)
Christophe Lemoine	...	French Officer (voice)
Nicholas Rulon	...	George S. Patton / Sentry (voice) (as Nick Rulon)
Brian Cook	...	Gen. Edwards (voice)
Audrey Sablé	...	La Villageoise 1 (voice)
Coline Haas	...	La Villageoise 2 (voice)
Pierre-Marie Rochefort-Schneider	...	German Soldier 1 (voice)
David Blin	...	German Soldier 2 (voice)
Becca Stewart	...	Additional Voices (voice)

Storyline

With the war to end all wars looming, a young army "doughboy" Robert Conroy has his life forever changed when a little dog with a stubby tail wanders into camp as the men of the 102nd Infantry Regiment train on the grounds of Yale University. Conroy gives his new friend a name, a family, and a chance to embark on the adventure that would define a century. Despite lacking formal military working dog training, Stubby the dog and his human companions find themselves in the trenches of France and on the path to history. French Infantryman Gaston Baptiste befriends the duo and accompanies them along their epic journey through harsh conditions and incredible acts of courage. For his valorous actions, Stubby is recognized as the first canine ever promoted to the rank of Sergeant in U.S. Army history.

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Plot Keywords:

world war one | military working dog | based on true story | dog | voice over narration | 

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Taglines:

Marching Into Theaters April 2018

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Family | History | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for war action and some thematic elements

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook [United Kingdom] Official Facebook [United States]

Country:

Ireland UK France Canada USA

Language:

English French German

Release Date:

13 April 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Sgt. Stubby: An Unlikely Hero

Filming Locations:

Cork, Ireland

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$3,140,677, 4 June 2018

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fun Academy Media Group

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sgt. Stubby died peacefully at home in 1926. He was honored with an obituary in the New York Times and received a posthumous Purple Heart for his combat injuries (the medal wasn't introduced until 1932).

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Goofs

In one of the later scenes, they show an envelope that is addressed to a town in Connecticut. In that address, it shows a 5-digit ZIP Code. However, the movie is set during World War I and ZIP Codes weren't used until 1963.

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Connections

Referenced in Midnight Screenings: Isle of Dogs/Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (2018)

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Soundtracks

How Ya Gonna Keep 'em Down on the Farm
Composed by Walter Donaldson, Lyrics by Joe Young
Public Domain

User Reviews

They've nailed the depiction of Stubby's story!

I've never seen this movie advertised anywhere and as a true WWI history buff, this was fantastic! Seeing Stubby come to life on screen was the best thing I've ever watched. The animations were really impressive and making this as a family friendly from a war that was shell-shocking was a big step up for Fun Academy Motion Pictures and I think this was the first animated film to ever be based on true events about a soldier who becomes a man's best friend to a stray Boston Terrier mix. I highly recommend this movie for history buffs, schools or to all families who want to see true events come to life in theatres!