Must Love Dogs(2005)
“The hardest trick is making them stay.”
Overview
Sarah Nolan is a newly divorced woman cautiously rediscovering romance with the enthusiastic but often misguided help of her well-meaning family. As she braves a series of hilarious disastrous mismatches and first dates, Sarah begins to trust her own instincts again and learns that, no matter what, it's never a good idea to give up on love.
Director
Gary David Goldberg
Studio
Ubu Productions
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$58M
Cast
Diane Lane
as Sarah
John Cusack
as Jake
Elizabeth Perkins
as Carol
Christopher Plummer
as Bill
Dermot Mulroney
as Bob
Stockard Channing
as Dolly
Ali Hillis
as Christine
Brad William Henke
as Leo
Julie Gonzalo
as June
Glenn Howerton
as Michael
Ben Shenkman
as Charlie
Jordana Spiro
as Sherry
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$58M
Production Companies
Ubu Productions • Team Todd • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Must Love Dogs?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Must Love Dogs (2005).
What is Must Love Dogs about?▼
Sarah Nolan is a newly divorced woman cautiously rediscovering romance with the enthusiastic but often misguided help of her well-meaning family. As she braves a series of hilarious disastrous mismatches and first dates, Sarah begins to trust her own instincts again and learns that, no matter what, it's never a good idea to give up on love.
Who directed Must Love Dogs?▼
Must Love Dogs was directed by Gary David Goldberg and released in 2005. It is a romance, comedy film.
How long is Must Love Dogs?▼
Must Love Dogs has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Must Love Dogs?▼
The cast of Must Love Dogs includes Diane Lane as Sarah, John Cusack as Jake, Elizabeth Perkins as Carol, Christopher Plummer as Bill, Dermot Mulroney as Bob and more.
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