The Dog Lover Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Based on a true story.

Amy Renner

Last modified: May. 29, 2016

The Dog Lover

Release Date: Friday, July 8, 2016 Limited

Director: Alex Ranarivelo

Starring: Allison Paige • James Remar • Lea Thompson • Jayson Blair

PG Drama 1 hr, 41 m

3.89 / 5.0

72% WILL SEE 28% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Sara Gold is a rising star at the United Animal Protection Agency (UAPA), a major animal rights organization that conducts animal rescues and lobbies for better animal welfare laws. Handpicked for a major assignment, Sara goes undercover as a college intern to infiltrate a suspected “puppy mill” run by the enigmatic Daniel Holloway. Sara soon ingratiates herself with Daniel and his family, and learns all about the world of dog breeding but is hard pressed to find any sign of animal abuse. The UAPA teams up with local law enforcement and raids the farm, accusing Daniel of the inhumane treatment of animals. Sara finds herself torn between doing her job and doing what’s right, and she awakens to the moral contradictions of her work with the UAPA.

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Who stars in The Dog Lover – Cast List

A
Allison Paige
Wild Game, Be Somebody
J
James Remar
IT: Welcome to Derry (series), Megalopolis
Lea Thompson
Back to the Future, Dinner in America
J
Jayson Blair
Unforgettable, Detention of the Dead

Who is making The Dog Lover – Crew List

A look at The Dog Lover behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Alex Ranarivelo last helmed I Believe in Santa and A Christmas Mystery. The film's writer Alex Ranarivelo last penned Born A Champion and The Ride.

Director: Alex Ranarivelo
Screenwriters: Alex Ranarivelo
Ali Afshar

Studios: ESX Entertainment
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Dog Lover

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2016

Completed

Changed The Dog Lover movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements, brief disturbing images and some language
Runtime: 1 hr, 41 m
Tagline: Based on a true story.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Dog Lover Trailers and Clips

The Dog Lover

Theatrical Trailer

The Dog Lover Release Date: When was the film released?

The Dog Lover was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 8 , 2016. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including The Secret Life of Pets, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates and Fathers and Daughters. As a limited release, The Dog Lover was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Dog Lover DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

The Dog Lover is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Saturday, July 05, 2016. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The Dog Lover today on Amazon.

The Dog Lover Digital Release Date

The Dog Lover is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, July 8, 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.