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

Every dog happens for a reason.

Last modified: Apr. 3, 2017

A Dog's Purpose

Release Date: Friday, January 27, 2017 Theaters

The story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.

Director: Lasse Hallstrom

Starring: Britt Robertson • Dennis Quaid • Peggy Lipton • Juliet Rylance • Luke Kirby

PG Drama N/A

4 / 5.0

94% WILL SEE 6% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. The family film told from the dog’s perspective.

Drama Adaptation

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Who is making A Dog's Purpose – Crew List

A look at A Dog's Purpose behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Lasse Hallstrom last helmed The Map That Leads to You and Hilma. The film's writer Audrey Wells last penned The Hate U Give and The Smurfs.

Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Screenwriter: Audrey Wells
Producers: Gavin Polone
Mark Sourian

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Amblin Entertainment

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

Key Facts

Based on the novel by W. Bruce Cameron.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2016

Completed

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

Dec 2015

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Principal photography began on August 17, 2015 and wrapped in November 2015.

May 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Oct 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements and brief strong language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Every dog happens for a reason.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

A Dog's Purpose Trailers and Clips

A Dog's Purpose

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

A Dog's Purpose was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 27 , 2017. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Moana, Gold and Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.