A Dog's Purpose (2017)
Movie 1h 40m ★ 7.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, pure adrenaline, blow my mind, family night
AdventureComedyDramaFamilyFantasy
A Dog's Purpose is an adventure, comedy and drama movie from 2017. It is directed by Lasse Hallström. The cast includes John Ortiz, Pooch Hall and Juliet Rylance. The running time is 1h 40m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.6 out of 10.
77Tonight Score Very well rated, short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
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Cast & crew
- Lasse HallströmDirector
- John Ortizas Carlos
- Pooch Hallas Al
- Juliet Rylanceas Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom
- Dennis Quaidas Adult Ethan
- K.J. Apaas Teen Ethan
- Britt Robertsonas Teen Hannah
- Josh Gadas Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)
- Logan Milleras Todd
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Questions about A Dog's Purpose
- What genre is A Dog's Purpose?
- A Dog's Purpose is categorised as Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy.
- Who stars in A Dog's Purpose?
- John Ortiz, Pooch Hall, Juliet Rylance, Dennis Quaid, K.J. Apa appear in the main cast.
- Who directed A Dog's Purpose?
- Lasse Hallström directed A Dog's Purpose.
- How long is A Dog's Purpose?
- A Dog's Purpose runs for 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- Is A Dog's Purpose worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch A Dog's Purpose?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
