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Last modified: Dec. 31, 2018

A Dog's Way Home

Release Date: Friday, January 11, 2019 Theaters

Chronicles the heartwarming adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.

Director: Charles Martin Smith

Starring: Ashley Judd Edward James Olmos Wes Studi Alexandra Shipp Jonah Hauer-King

PG Drama 1 hr, 35 m

  • 4.2 / 5
77% 23%

Chronicles the heartwarming adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.

Plot

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Plot
A Dog's Way Home chronicles the heartwarming adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human, Lucas, an aspiring medical student and VA hospital volunteer. Bella touches the lives of many during her unwavering quest; from an orphaned mountain lion cub to a homeless veteran down on his luck, Bella brings joy and comfort to everyone she meets with her unique spirit and faith.
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Top Cast

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Crew Behind the Film

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The film's director Charles Martin Smith last directed A Gift From Bob and Dolphin Tale 2. The film's writer W. Bruce Cameron last wrote 8 Simple Rules for Marrying My Daughter.

Producer
Gavin Polone

Production Details

What we know about the A Dog's Way Home movie production.

Key Facts

  • The production team rescued two dogs to play the lead role of Bella (Deadline, 11/7/17).
  • Based on the novel by W. Bruce Cameron.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements, some peril and language
Runtime
1 hr, 35 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
My Footprints Home

Language
English

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Release Dates

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A Dog's Way Home was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 11, 2019. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including The Upside, Norm of the North: Keys To The Kingdom and On The Basis Of Sex.

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What breed of dog is Dutch? Apr. 26, 2020

Dutch was a Bernese mountain dog.

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