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The Year of the Dog Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner Amy Renner

Jan. 11, 2023

The Year of the Dog

Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2023 Limited

Aaron Finley, Jon Proudstar, Michael Spears, Michael Peterson, Robert Grabow, Alyssa Groenig, Jeff Medley, Andrew McGinn

A loner alcoholic finds a path to recovery when he meets a stray dog with a unique talent.

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A loner alcoholic finds a path to recovery when he meets a stray dog with a unique talent.

Plot

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Plot
Matt, a loner alcoholic at rock bottom, struggles to maintain sobriety for 30 days so he can honor his mother's dying wish, to visit her in hospice, sober. His book-thumping AA sponsor, Fred, offers him refuge at his farm, where Matt finds Yup'ik, a stray Husky with a unique talent. The man and dog relationship is precarious at first, but with the help of a close-knit Montana community, the two strays find a connection and discover what it takes to pull through to the finish line.
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MPA Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some strong language, and thematic elements
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Language
English

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The Year of the Dog was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, February 24, 2023. There were 20 other movies released on the same date, including Jesus Revolution, Cocaine Bear and Mummies. As a limited release, The Year of the Dog was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.



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Wed., Jan. 11, 2023

  • Set the MPAA rating to PG-13 for some strong language, and thematic elements

  • Set film release to Limited

  • Added a link from theyearofthedogmovie.com

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