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Megan Leavey

Based on the true story of a marine's best friend.
2017 | 116m | English

(29640 votes)

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Popularity: 3 (history)

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The true story of Marine Corporal Megan Leavey, who forms a powerful bond with an aggressive combat dog, Rex. While deployed in Iraq, the two complete more than 100 missions and save countless lives, until an IED explosion puts their faithfulness to the test.
Release Date: Jun 09, 2017
Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Writer: Pamela Gray, Tim Lovestedt, Annie Mumolo
Genres: Drama, War
Keywords biography, animals, war dog, iraq war, purple heart, compassionate, human animal relationship, dog, woman director, informative, iraq war veteran, german shepherd, pets, female soldier, u.s. marine, wistful
Production Companies LD Entertainment, Calle Cruzada
Box Office Revenue: $13,406,883
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Aug 04, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
Kate Mara Megan Leavey
Ramón Rodríguez Matt Morales
Tom Felton Sergeant Andrew Dean
Bradley Whitford Bob
Will Patton Jim
Sam Keeley Sills
Common Gunny Martin
Edie Falco Jackie Leavey
Damson Idris Lt. Michael Forman
Shannon Tarbet Barb
Alex Hafner ECP Sgt Sanders
Parker Sawyers Navy Corpsman
Corey Weaver Bartender
Geraldine James Dr. Turbeville
Corey Johnson Master Sergeant
Miguel Gómez Gomez
Catherine Dyer Mrs. Horachek
Melina Matthews Lopez
Jonathan Howard Pete Walters
Mish Boyko Bennett
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
Andrew Moon Jones
Alicia Lobo Timmins
Luka Peroš Drunk Guy in Bar
Nils Holst Duty Patrol Marine
Phil Dunster Coletta
Rudy Dobrev Mason
Frank von Loh Loadmaster
Luke Neal Jarvis
Nik Schodel Bandini
William Miller Recon Guy #1
Ali el Aziz Iraqi Man in Car
Abderrahim Daoudi Iraqi Child in Car
Benjamin Nathan-Serio Recon Guy #2
Jacob Yakob ArabicRecon Interpreter
Khaled Kouka Iraqi Rug Man
Mark Schardan Brown
Mohammed Kasmi Iraqi Car Driver
David Chevers O’Connor
Matthew W. Morgan Turret Gunner
Joseph Yakob Helicopter Medic
Michael Strelow Doctorin Baghdad
Michael Strelow Doctor in Baghdad
Jeremy Jones Reynolds
Josh Ventura Dog Owner
Nancy Crane Therapist
Andrew Masset Senator Schumer
Tyler Buckingham Finn
Jacob Lovett Ricky
Angela Bennett Kind Woman
Christine Jones News Anchor
Liliana Cabal News Anchor Deanna Russo
James D. Dever Marine Captain
George Webster Finn (uncredited)
Callum Adams Ricky
Name Job
Liam Byrne Armorer
Kerry Barden Casting
Pamela Gray Writer
Peter McNulty Editor
David Tabbert Costume Design
Carlos Ruiz Boceta Unit Production Manager
Lorenzo Senatore Director of Photography
Keegan Sacko Second Assistant Director
Julianne Jordan Music Supervisor
Robert Huberman Unit Production Manager
Urs Hirschbiegel First Assistant Director
Camilla-Valentine Isola Casting
Paul Schnee Casting
Stefano Corridori Special Effects Supervisor
Luis G. Reyes Set Costumer
Hunter Moore Boom Operator
Stefan Fraticelli Foley
Rowan Maher Visual Effects Editor, First Assistant Editor
Patricia McAlhany Glasser Hair Department Head
Angel Concepcion Set Costumer
J.C. Davis Hairstylist
Jamie Baglio Gaffer
Kalas Pendergraft Casting Associate
Lynne Mitchell Set Decoration
Dave Spencer Rigging Grip
Kara B. Still Script Supervisor
Marc Estrugo Art Direction
Patty Connolly ADR Voice Casting
Eric Boncher Gaffer
Jamie Cline Makeup Artist
Karina Silva Camera Operator
Peter Kostov Electrician
Anna MacKenzie ADR Editor
Louie Northern Drone Operator
Matthew Sefick Casting
Blair Foster Casting Associate
Trent Richmond Foley Editor
Christian T. Cooke Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Lauren Britt Set Costumer
Kelly Errigo Mason Set Costumer
Ashley Pleger Makeup Artist
Jerome Fauci Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
Dave Muscat Digital Intermediate
Renee Goodwin Makeup Artist
Lauren Lebow Art Department Coordinator
Stefania Velichkova Script Supervisor
Hristo Idakiev Gaffer
Antonio Miravalls Visual Effects Producer
Stev Taylor Wardrobe Supervisor
Eduardo Hidalgo Jr. Supervising Art Director
James Rosenthal Property Master
Joey Montenarello Casting Associate
Carl Rudisill Production Sound Mixer
Martin Krauka First Assistant Director
Chuck Potter Set Decoration
Tim Lovestedt Writer
Steve Cooper Art Direction
Manu Pacheco Construction Coordinator
Duane Manwiller Second Unit Director of Photography
Merav Elbaz Belschner Set Costumer
Frederick H. Stahly Dialogue Editor
Jon Title Sound Designer
Joseph Mason Lighting Technician
Duane Saylor Key Makeup Artist
Brad Kenny Casting
Chris Wallace Digital Intermediate
Alessandra Querzola Set Decoration
Ro Dempsey Casting
Philip D. Morrill First Assistant Sound Editor
Jeffrey Schlatter Construction Coordinator
Erin Keith Key Makeup Artist
Berta Coderch Visual Effects Coordinator
Carlos Hernandez Espinosa Electrician
Karen Keyes Set Costumer
Jaime Llanos Boom Operator
Tracy Kilpatrick Casting
Adam Richards Casting Associate
Kara Talley Seamstress
D. Chris Smith Sound Designer
Daniel Lapira Assistant Editor
Jillian Gallant Set Costumer
Karen Baker Landers Supervising Sound Editor
Ivo Peitchev Camera Operator
Toño Ojugas Electrician
Ashton Glasser Key Hair Stylist
Leigh Ann Yandle Makeup Department Head
Rafa Solórzano Visual Effects Supervisor
Jason Charbonneau Foley
Korey L. Owens Aerial Director of Photography
Marshall McGee Boom Operator
Nidia Cobillos Seamstress
Adrian Saywell Digital Intermediate
Lindsay Irish-Desarno Makeup Department Head
Pete Romano Underwater Director of Photography
Brad Zoern Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Rafa Jannone Art Direction
Nuria Pascual-Andújar Costume Coordinator
John Sievert Foley
Viktor Hristov Stunts
Craig H. Davidson Stunts
Kiril Todorov Stunts
Jimmy Waitman Stunts
Martyn Zub Supervising Sound Editor
Luigi Andrei Steadicam Operator
Ed Verreaux Production Design
Starlotte Smith Holguin Stunts
Ilian Emanviov Stunts
Kristian Kolin Stunts
Michele Waitman Stunts
Gabriela Cowperthwaite Director
Alison Semenza Unit Production Manager
G. Peter King Stunt Coordinator
Chris LeDoux Visual Effects Supervisor
Kevin Knotts Pilot
Mark Sussman ADR Voice Casting
Karin Justman Stunts
Nik Schodel Stunts
Elitsa Razheva Stunts
Nikki Tomlinson Stunts
Kaloian Vodenicharov Stunt Coordinator
Mark Isham Original Music Composer
Annie Mumolo Writer
Marina Yordanova Stunt Double
Name Title
Robert Huberman Executive Producer
Nicole Stojkovich Executive Producer
Jennifer Monroe Producer
Mickey Liddell Producer
Pete Shilaimon Producer
José Luis Escolar Executive Producer
Scott Holroyd Executive Producer
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Reviews

Svumpukkel85
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For me being a non-dog-lover, I don't get this movie. Acting was ok, filming ok. Superficial representation of characters. No tension and no feelings ewoked. It was a lame 1½ hr. I recommend this movie for dog-lovers. ...

Jun 23, 2021
Rangan
8.0

**At the end, every hero's life should be 'happily ever after'!** From the director of 'Blackfish'. It could have been another fine documentary, in the end it was a right choice to be made as a feature film. This is a biographical film, a war drama. The story of a young woman who joined the US ar ... my and developed a close relationship with a military dog. They both served in the Iraq war and later separated. So she fought for the dog's custody, especially after it retiring from the service. A touching story about man- animal bonding. You might have seen many dog films, but this is different and so good. People have rights to choose what they want to be. Most importantly, they can change the field at any time. At least that's how things happen in a democracy. But that's not the case for animals, especially human pets under any kind of the ruling system. Why should animals fight human wars! There were many kinds of animal slaveries abolished, yet this kind of legal things still going on. In the present world, it could be okay, but as an animal lover, I hope in the near future, it'll be called inhumane. Anyhow, this is a must watch if you are a pet/dog lover. If you ever had a dog, you will feel more connected to it. The story was told from Megan Leavey's perspective, but Rex, the dog was the real hero. Both, the real and film dog. I have seen many films of Kate Mara, but when it comes dominant performance, this is the one. This is not a multi- star cast as her most of the film, so she did an awesome job. Slightly emotional too, a good film for all ages. Particularly this is a chic film that's not a romance or a comedy. Equivalent to any men's films. _8/10_

May 16, 2024