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A Dog's Purpose 2017
Comedy-dramaFantasy comedy-dramaPsychological drama
A 2017 American adventure comedy-drama film, A Dog's Purpose was directed by Lasse Hallström and written by W. Bruce Cameron, Cathryn Michon, Audrey Wells, Maya Forbes, and Wally Wolodarsky, adapting the 2010 novel by W. Bruce Cameron. Starring Britt Robertson, KJ Apa in his film debut, Juliet Rylance, John Ortiz and Dennis Quaid, with Josh Gad providing multiple voice performances, the story follows themes of loyalty, grief, and family dysfunction through reincarnation. The film was a co-production involving Amblin Entertainment, Reliance Entertainment, Walden Media, and Pariah Entertainment Group, and premiered on January 27, 2017 under Universal Pictures. It earned $205 million globally and drew mixed critic responses. Peggy Lipton's final role before her 2019 death appears in the film. A follow-up, A Dog's Journey, debuted on May 17, 2019.
Trailer
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Cast
- Josh Gadthe voice of Bailey
- Dennis QuaidEthan Montgomery
- KJ Apateenager Ethan Montgomery
- Bryce Gheisareight-year-old Ethan Montgomery
- Peggy LiptonHannah
- Britt Robertsonteenager Hannah
- John OrtizCarlos Ruiz
- Logan MillerTodd
- Juliet RylanceElizabeth Montgomery
- Luke KirbyJim Montgomery
- Gabrielle RoseFran
- Kirby Howell-BaptisteMaya Williams
Crew
- Director
- Lasse Hallström
- Screenplay
- W. Bruce Cameron, Cathryn Michon, Audrey Wells, Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky
- Producer
- Gavin Polone
- Cinematography
- Terry Stacey
- Editing
- Robert Leighton
- Music
- Rachel Portman
Details
- Production
- Amblin Entertainment, Pariah Entertainment Group, Reliance Entertainment, Walden Media
- Distributor
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $22 million
- Box office
- $205 million
