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A Dog's Purpose

Every dog happens for a reason.
2017 | 100m | English

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A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
Release Date: Jan 19, 2017
Director: Lasse Hallström
Writer: W. Bruce Cameron, Audrey Wells, Cathryn Michon, Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky
Genres: Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
Keywords based on novel or book, human animal relationship, reincarnation, dog, pets
Production Companies DreamWorks Pictures, Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Pariah Films, Reliance Entertainment, Walden Media, Amblin Partners
Box Office Revenue: $205,000,000
Budget: $22,000,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
Trailers and Extras

Full Credits

Name Character
Josh Gad Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)
K.J. Apa Teen Ethan
Britt Robertson Teen Hannah
Dennis Quaid Adult Ethan
Peggy Lipton Adult Hannah
Juliet Rylance Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom
Luke Kirby Jim - Ethan's Dad
John Ortiz Carlos
Kirby Howell-Baptiste Maya Williams
Pooch Hall Al
Logan Miller Todd
Gabrielle Rose Grandma Fran
Caroline Cave Ellen - Boss' Wife
Nicole LaPlaca Wendi
Michael Patric Sam
Michael Bofshever Grandpa Bill
Primo Allon Victor
Kalyn Bomback Yolanda
Peter Kelamis Dad's Boss
Jane McGregor Rachel
Kelly-Ruth Mercier Atlanta Vet
Kwesi Ameyaw Cop
Paul Jarrett Police Lieutenant
Anita Daher Mother at Shelter
Alicia Johnston Hysterical Mother
Naomi Frenette Kidnapped Girl
Brooke Warrington Bree
Bryce Gheisar Ethan - 8 Years Old
Robert Mann Delivery Workman
Ron Verwymeren Delivery Workman
David J. Lyle Country Vet
Cory Wojcik Puppy Mill Owner
Ross Douglas Noble Puppy Mill Customer
Andrew W. Nolan Football Coach
Jordan Butterill Teammate
John C. MacDonald Teammate
Brent Holtzman Police Captain
Christopher Pearce Policeman
Violet Haas Elderly Woman
Darcy Higginbotham Farm Hand
Danesha Lee Animal Control Officer
Dan De Jaeger Father at Shelter
Reine Lecuyer Daughter at Shelter
Rayna Ens-Armstrong Daughter at Shelter
Mackenzie Thornton Tweener Girl
Avery Thompson Tweener Girl
Aidan Ritchie Ambulance Attendant
Kenyan Alexander Walcot Ty - 5 Years Old
Treyton Augustus Walcot Richie - 4 Years Old
John Bluethner Professor
James Janssens Alzheimer's Patient
Paul Griggs Hot Dog Vendor
Grant Burr Hardware Store Clerk
Ronald Boyd Johnson Neighbor
Chris Webb Kidnapper
Evan Martin Punk Boy
Tyson Wagner Boyfriend in Park
Dean Mckenzie Detective
Tom Young Hardware Store Employee
Name Job
W. Bruce Cameron Novel, Screenplay
Lasse Hallström Director
Audrey Wells Screenplay
Goro Koyama Foley
Cathryn Michon Screenplay
Terry Stacey Director of Photography
Robert Leighton Editor
Pascal Boisvert Underwater Camera
Philip Edward Alexy Lead Animator
Peter Denomme Visual Effects Producer
Tim Freestone Special Effects Coordinator
Keith Eidse Camera Operator
Jack Eatok Visual Effects Coordinator
Sacha Rosen Boom Operator
Corinne Villa First Assistant Editor, Visual Effects Editor
James M. McClure Gaffer
Lidia Tamplenizza Dialogue Editor
Robby Baumgartner Additional Photography
Jon Campfens Visual Effects Supervisor
Emily Jerome Visual Effects Coordinator
Ralph Ortega Visual Effects Coordinator
Greg Behrens Visual Effects Producer
Brendan Taylor Visual Effects Producer
Michael Carlin Production Design
Patricia J. Henderson Assistant Costume Designer
Bruno Tacchino Animation
Philippe Majdalani Digital Intermediate
Shay Cunliffe Costume Design
Deanna Brigidi Casting Associate
Jamie Tracey VFX Editor
Jasmine Scott Visual Effects Coordinator
Pina Robinson Hair Department Head
Tim Stipan Digital Intermediate
Andy Malcolm Foley
Réjean Labrie Art Direction
Larry Spittle Art Direction
John Clarke Gaffer
Dominic Cheung Animation
Mariusz Glabinski Sound Designer
Mel Martin Visual Effects Coordinator
Alexis Labra Property Master
Eliza Paley Supervising Sound Editor
Craig Sandells Set Decoration
Kim A. Winther Casting Assistant
Paul Suderman Camera Operator
Michael Barry Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Lawrence Zipf Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Joseph Lederer Still Photographer
Parris Mayhew Steadicam Operator
Khali Wenaus Art Department Coordinator
Doug Morrow Makeup Department Head
Michael Feuser Sound Editor
Mylan Stepanovich Production Manager
Bill Mills Key Grip
Byron Brisco Stunts
Anders Strome Stunts
Maya Forbes Screenplay
John Papsidera Casting
Bruce Winant ADR Voice Casting
Wallace Wolodarsky Screenplay
Connor Peterson Stand In
Skip Lievsay Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Marny Eng Stunt Coordinator
Kristen Sawatzky Stunts
Dan Skene Stunt Driver
Rick Skene Stunt Driver
Sean Skene Stunt Driver
Naomi Frenette Stunts
Garth Merkeley Stunts
Shannon Guile Stunts
Darren Ross Stunts
Rachel Portman Original Music Composer
Name Title
Alan C. Blomquist Executive Producer
Lauren Pfeiffer Executive Producer
Holly Bario Co-Producer
Lesley Oswald Co-Producer
Kim Todd Co-Producer
Gavin Polone Producer
Mark Sourian Executive Producer
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Reviews

Rangan
9.0

**Caught in the rebirth-loop!** I might a bit overrated it, but it's well deserved that. It has been a long time since I wetted my eyes for a film. Especially for being a tearjerker fan in the early days. This looks like a sequel to 'Fluke', though it justified to be an independent film. Based on ... the book of the same name, directed by the one who made 'Hachi: A Dog's Tale'. A perfect family film, but entirely a fictional account. Do you remember those films about a human being trapped in the time- loop, not knowing why and takes a quest to find the purpose? Yep, this is same, but with a dog and not a time-loop, instead, the rebirths. The tale was told from a dog's perspective, his life from puppy to growing old with his owners. The lives he enjoyed, struggled, loved, and not understanding why the life circle keeps repeating. After all the things film wanted to tell us, the story ends with an explanation. Just a simple one. The dog's the hero, he's found in every frame. The rest of the characters were well designed. Especially the sub-stories to blend with the dog's. All the dogs who acted in the film were awesome. This is one of the best dog films. As I said, it is not great, but surely enjoyable by everyone. Especially in the today's CGI dominated and/or superhero flicks, this is something close to our heart, despite a fantasy tale. So, go it! _8.5/10_

May 16, 2024