A Dog's Journey Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Bailey finds his new purpose.

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Last modified: May. 28, 2019

A Dog's Journey

Release Date: Friday, May 17, 2019 Theaters

The devoted dog is reincarnated into the life of a troubled teenager.

Director: Gail Mancuso

Starring: Dennis Quaid • Josh Gad • Betty Gilpin • Marg Helgenberger • Henry Lau

PG Drama 1 hr, 49 m

4.78 / 5.0

83% WILL SEE 17% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Bailey (voiced by Josh Gad) is living the good life on the Michigan farm of his “boy,” Ethan (Dennis Quaid) and Ethan’s wife Hannah (Marg Helgenberger). He even has a new playmate: Ethan and Hannah’s baby granddaughter, CJ. The problem is that CJ’s mom, Gloria (Betty Gilpin), decides to take CJ away. As Bailey’s soul prepares to leave this life for a new one, he makes a promise to Ethan to find CJ and protect her at any cost.

Thus begins Bailey’s adventure through multiple lives filled with love, friendship and devotion as he, CJ (Kathryn Prescott), and CJ’s best friend Trent (Henry Lau) experience joy and heartbreak, music and laughter, and few really good belly rubs.

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Who stars in A Dog's Journey – Cast List

Dennis Quaid
I Can Only Imagine 2, War Machine
Josh Gad
... Bailey (voice)

Frozen, The Angry Birds Movie 3
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Betty Gilpin
The Tomorrow War, American Primeval (Limited Series)
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Marg Helgenberger
In Good Company, Almost Friends
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Henry Lau
K
Kathryn Prescott
Polaroid

Who is making A Dog's Journey – Crew List

A look at A Dog's Journey behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Gail Mancuso last helmed Besties and The Happy Ever After Playlist.

Director: Gail Mancuso
Screenwriters: Cameron Michon
Cathryn Michon
Wally Wolodarsky
Producer: Gavin Polone

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Alibaba Pictures
Amblin Entertainment
Amblin Partners
Walden Media

Production – What we know about the A Dog's Journey

Key Facts

A Dog's Purpose grossed $196 million at the global box office, $88 million of which was from China.
Based on a book in the bestselling series by author W. Bruce Cameron as a follow-up to “A Dog’s Purpose.”

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2019

Completed

Changed A Dog's Journey movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2019

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Sep 2018

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

May 2018

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic content, some peril and rude humor
Runtime: 1 hr, 49 m
Tagline: Bailey finds his new purpose.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

A Dog's Journey Trailers and Clips

A Dog's Journey

Official Trailer

A Dog's Journey Release Date: When was the film released?

A Dog's Journey was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, May 17 , 2019. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including The Sun Is Also A Star, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum and The Professor.

The estimated home release date for A Dog's Journey is currently being determined. Stay tuned!