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A Dog's Purpose
2017 100 min India, United States of America PG 6+
★6.7
Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Drama
Director: Lasse Hallström
🎭 Based on
«A Dog's Purpose»
byW. Bruce Cameron
Trailers
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Description
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
Budget:
$22M
US Gross:
$64.51M
Worldwide:
$205M
Starring
Josh Gad
Actor
Dennis Quaid
Actor
Peggy Lipton
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
A Dog's Purpose is a polarizing film that succeeds as a heart-wrenching, sentimental family drama for dog lovers and fans of Hachi: A Dog’s Tale, while critics find it narratively thin and manipulative. While many viewers find the reincarnation premise deeply moving and emotionally resonant, others characterize the plot as naive or overly simplistic.
| Emotion | The film acts as a powerful emotional vehicle, frequently moving audiences to tears through its exploration of loyalty and the human-animal bond. | |
| Direction | Lasse Hallström’s direction is widely recognized as sincere, bringing a distinct, classic sensibility to the story that effectively captures the canine perspective. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure and character development are perceived as formulaic and overly reliant on predictable tropes. | |
| Originality | The use of an off-screen dog narrator is divisive; some find it a charming and effective tool for emotional connection, while others find the voiceover and perceived intelligence of the animal irritating. |