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Hachi: A Dog's Tale

  • 2009
  • G
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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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
    328K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,116
    68
    • Director
      • Lasse Hallström
    • Writers
      • Stephen P. Lindsey
      • Kaneto Shindô
    • Stars
      • Richard Gere
      • Joan Allen
      • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    • 674User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #234
    • 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
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    User reviews674

    Featured review
    10/10

    Extremely Emotional

    Well what can i say. I'm a guy i don't cry about movies i know its fake but i gotta say this one caught me by surprise even tho id watched the trailer and read a few reviews already. by the end of the movie i was in tears absolutely broken down crying my eyes out. and saying that i probably haven't shed a tear in about 8 years for anything but i love dogs and this is the most amazing story I've ever seen this is probably the best movie I've seen in about 10 years and i have seen almost everything.

    as u can prob tell i would advise everyone to see this and stop and think for a moment if we all cared for each other like we know we should like this movie teaches us wouldn't the world be a better place?
    • surfer-lancealot
    • Feb 1, 2010
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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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