A Dog Year(2009)
“Inspiration comes from all walks of life.”
Overview
Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. Despite a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog, and he rents a dilapidated farm house to give the dog room to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help him train the dog. Reluctantly, Jon gives her a try. Is the dog the problem, or the owner?
Director
George LaVoo
Cast
Jeff Bridges
as Jon Katz
Lauren Ambrose
as Emma
Lois Smith
as Lois Blair
Domhnall Gleeson
as Anthony Armstrong
Welker White
as Brenda King
Elizabeth Marvel
as Margo
Pamela Stewart
as Patti
Deirdre O'Connell
as Donna Brady
Karen Allen
as Paula (voice)
Leo Trombetta
as Richard (voice)
Patricia Lentz
as Holly (voice)
Jan Leslie Harding
as Nancy Longhetti
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
German
Rating
6.1 / 10
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What is A Dog Year about?▼
Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. Despite a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog, and he rents a dilapidated farm house to give the dog room to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help him train the dog. Reluctantly, Jon gives her a try. Is the dog the problem, or the owner?
Who directed A Dog Year?▼
A Dog Year was directed by George LaVoo and released in 2009. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is A Dog Year?▼
A Dog Year has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
Who stars in A Dog Year?▼
The cast of A Dog Year includes Jeff Bridges as Jon Katz, Lauren Ambrose as Emma, Lois Smith as Lois Blair, Domhnall Gleeson as Anthony Armstrong, Welker White as Brenda King and more.
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