A Dog's Purpose Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know
Every dog happens for a reason.
Every dog happens for a reason.
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
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.
What's the story about?
Snap poll
Will you see A Dog's Purpose?
94% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.
6% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.
Watched it? Share Your Rating!
The lead cast starring in A Dog's Purpose.
The Substance, Reagan
The Hate U Give, The Last Summer
Nobody 2, Furious 7
Murder Company, Chuck
The A Dog's Purpose behind-the-scenes crew and production team.
The film's director Lasse Hallstrom last directed Hilma and The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. The film's writer Audrey Wells last wrote The Hate U Give and The Smurfs.
What we know about the A Dog's Purpose movie production.
Completed
Changed A Dog's Purpose movie production status. The movie is ready for release.
Post-Production
Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Principal photography began on August 17, 2015 and wrapped in November 2015.
Development
Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."
Development
Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."
Have updates about A Dog's Purpose? We'd love to hear from you!
Submit updateWatch official A Dog's Purpose movie trailers and clips.
Theatrical Trailer
When was the film released?
A Dog's Purpose was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 27, 2017. There were 9 other movies released on the same date, including Moana, Gold and Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.
Added the US Blu-ray release date of March 7, 2017
Added the US DVD release date of May 2, 2017
Set film release to Nationwide
Added a synopsis
Added Lauren Pfeiffer as executive producer to credits
Find and discover more on Movie Insider.
