A Dog's Purpose(2017)
“Every dog happens for a reason.”
Overview
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
Director
Lasse Hallström
Studio
Amblin Entertainment
Budget
$22M
Revenue
$205M
Cast
Josh Gad
as Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)
KJ Apa
as Teen Ethan
Britt Robertson
as Teen Hannah
Dennis Quaid
as Adult Ethan
Peggy Lipton
as Adult Hannah
Juliet Rylance
as Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom
Luke Kirby
as Jim - Ethan's Dad
John Ortiz
as Carlos
Kirby Howell-Baptiste
as Maya Williams
Pooch Hall
as Al
Logan Miller
as Todd
Gabrielle Rose
as Grandma Fran
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$22M
Box Office
$205M
Production Companies
Amblin Entertainment • Walden Media • Reliance Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Dog's Purpose?▼
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What is A Dog's Purpose about?▼
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
Who directed A Dog's Purpose?▼
A Dog's Purpose was directed by Lasse Hallström and released in 2017. It is a adventure, fantasy, family, drama film.
How long is A Dog's Purpose?▼
A Dog's Purpose has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in A Dog's Purpose?▼
The cast of A Dog's Purpose includes Josh Gad as Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice), KJ Apa as Teen Ethan, Britt Robertson as Teen Hannah, Dennis Quaid as Adult Ethan, Peggy Lipton as Adult Hannah and more.
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