“Every dog happens for a reason.”
A Dog's Purpose
7.6
3,549 votes·2017
·1h 40m
·MovieAdventureFantasyFamilyDrama
Overview
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
Commercial Verdict
Blockbuster
Revenue vs Budget9.3x
0x1x2x3x4x5x
Massive commercial success
Keywords
based on novel or bookhuman animal relationshipreincarnationdogpets
Cast
Josh Gad
Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)
KJ Apa
Teen Ethan
Britt Robertson
Teen Hannah
Dennis Quaid
Adult Ethan
Peggy Lipton
Adult Hannah
Juliet Rylance
Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom
Luke Kirby
Jim - Ethan's Dad
John Ortiz
Carlos
Kirby Howell-Baptiste
Maya Williams
Pooch Hall
Al
Logan Miller
Todd
Gabrielle Rose
Grandma Fran
Caroline Cave
Ellen - Boss' Wife
Nicole LaPlaca
Wendi
Michael Patric
Sam
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