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Because of Winn-Dixie Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Discover what happens when you go looking for a miracle and a miracle comes looking for you.

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Because of Winn-Dixie

Release Date: Friday, February 18, 2005

Director: Wayne Wang

Starring: Jeff Daniels Dave Matthews AnnaSophia Robb Eva Marie Saint Elle Fanning

PG Drama N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
Opal, a 10-year-old girl and the only daughter of a an emotionally distant preacher, is a lonely outsider looking for friends. Opal comes upon a mutt-like dog at the Winn-Dixie supermarket, and it's love at first sight. Together, the two open hearts and make friends wherever they travel. Now, Opal must open the heart of her father to learn about the mother who left her when she was only three-years-old. Opal learns that life is made up of love and loss—and that one can sometimes compensate for the other.
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Who is making Because of Winn-Dixie – Crew List

A look at Because of Winn-Dixie behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Wayne Wang last helmed Last Holiday and Maid in Manhattan.

Director
Wayne Wang
Producers
Trevor Albert
Joan V. Singleton
Production Company
Walden Media

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Key Facts

  • Based on Kate DiCamillo's 2001 Newbery Honor winning novel.

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Parent Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements and brief mild language
Runtime
N/A
Tagline
Discover what happens when you go looking for a miracle and a miracle comes looking for you.
Also known as
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Language
English
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Because of Winn-Dixie Release Date: When was the film released?

Because of Winn-Dixie was released in on Friday, February 18 , 2005. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including Constantine, Son of the Mask and Bigger Than the Sky.

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Because of Winn-Dixie is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on . Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Because of Winn-Dixie today on Amazon.

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