A Dog's Purpose
“Every dog happens for a reason.”
2017•PG•1h 40m•7.6•Released
AdventureFantasyFamilyDrama
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
Director
Lasse Hallström
Writer
Cathryn Michon, W. Bruce Cameron, Audrey Wells, Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky
Budget
$22M
Revenue
$205M
Languages
English
Studio
Amblin Entertainment
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
Production
Company
Amblin Entertainment
Company
Walden Media
Company
Reliance Entertainment
Company
Pariah
Producer
Gavin Polone
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