A Dog's Purpose

2017
PG
1h 40m

IMDb RATING

7.3/10

83K

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Animal Adventure Adventure Comedy Drama Family Fantasy

A dog discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. Reincarnated as multiple canines over the course of five decades, the lovable p... Read allA dog discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. Reincarnated as multiple canines over the course of five decades, the lovable pooch develops an unbreakable bond with Ethan.A dog discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. Reincarnated as multiple canines over the course of five decades, the lovable pooch develops an unbreakable bond with Ethan.

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

83K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

2,819

115

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 nominations total

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Bryce Dallas Howard Talks Shelby the Dog and Playing Non-Human Characters

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Bryce Dallas Howard Talks Shelby the Dog and Playing Non-Human Characters

A Dog's Purpose: Ethan Asks Hannah To Go On A Date

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A Dog's Purpose: Maya Tries To Get Tino To Chase A Ball

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Trivia
Before theatrical release, controversy arose when behind-the-scenes footage surfaced and appeared to show a distressed dog being forcibly submerged in turbulent pool water during filming. As a result of the leaked footage, the filmmakers chose to cancel the U.S. premiere. Controversially, on February 4, 2017, the American Humane Association stated that the footage was misleadingly edited and no abuse occurred.

Goofs
In 1961 or '2, Ethan is shown reading an apparently new issue of Captain America. This series had been out of print since 1953, until it was revived by Marvel Comics in 1964.

Quotes
Bailey: [trailer only] I had a purpose, I was needed again and again and again. With each new life I was learning a new lesson.

Connections
Featured in Fuck You, It's January!!!: Fuck You, It's Forever!!! (2017)

Soundtracks
Oh Carolina
Written by Justin Tapp
Performed by Keith "Soul" Simmons
Courtesy of BMG Production Music

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Featured review

8/10

Ignore PETA and their smear campaign. This is a wonderful film for the entire family

This is a wonderful, heartwarming film about a dog that lives several lives with different families via reincarnation. Oh yes, and the dog is the narrator too.

A little hokey? Yes.

A perfect film? No.

Does it satisfy the needs for parents wanting to take their kids to a film that celebrates how awesome dogs are? YES.

Will dog loving audiences enjoy this film, absolutely.

Given all the bad press and reviews of this film, I was expecting the theatre to be empty, but it was packed. Further, everyone applauded at the end. And it deserved that because it was fun and brought smiles and tears aplenty.