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A Dog's Purpose

A Dog's Purpose

Every dog happens for a reason.

A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.

Where to Watch

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: A Dog's Purpose
  • Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Drama
  • Release Date: 2017-01-19
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 7.64/10 (3433 votes)
  • Budget: $22,000,000
  • Revenue: $205,000,000
  • Production Companies: Amblin Entertainment, Pariah, Walden Media, Reliance Entertainment
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 6.2563
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Josh Gad

Josh Gad

as Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)

K.J. Apa

K.J. Apa

as Teen Ethan

Britt Robertson

Britt Robertson

as Teen Hannah

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

as Adult Ethan

Peggy Lipton

Peggy Lipton

as Adult Hannah

Juliet Rylance

Juliet Rylance

as Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom

Luke Kirby

Luke Kirby

as Jim - Ethan's Dad

John Ortiz

John Ortiz

as Carlos

Kirby Howell-Baptiste

Kirby Howell-Baptiste

as Maya Williams

Pooch Hall

Pooch Hall

as Al

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Trailers & Clips

Bailey Returns to Ethan

Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

based on novel or bookhuman animal relationshipreincarnationdogpets

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Dog's Purpose?

A Dog's Purpose is a Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2017-01-19.

Who are the main actors in A Dog's Purpose?

The main cast includes Josh Gad, K.J. Apa, Britt Robertson, Dennis Quaid, Peggy Lipton, .

Where can I watch A Dog's Purpose online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A Dog's Purpose is available.

Is A Dog's Purpose based on a true story?

Every dog happens for a reason.

What is the IMDb rating of A Dog's Purpose?

A Dog's Purpose has an IMDb rating of 7.64/10 based on 3433 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of A Dog's Purpose?

The movie had a production budget of $22,000,000 and earned $205,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for A Dog's Purpose?

The soundtrack was composed by Amblin Entertainment, Pariah, Walden Media, Reliance Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was A Dog's Purpose filmed?

A Dog's Purpose was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is A Dog's Purpose?

The total runtime of A Dog's Purpose is 100 minutes.

Is A Dog's Purpose suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to A Dog's Purpose?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A Dog's Purpose.

Does A Dog's Purpose have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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