CinemaOSMovie · 2017 · 1h 40m · PG
A Dog's Purpose

Every dog happens for a reason.

76%(3,619)IMDbAdventureFantasyFamilyDrama

A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.

Directed byLasse Hallström

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
EN
Released
January 19, 2017
Budget
$22,000,000
Revenue
$205,000,000
Studios
Amblin EntertainmentWalden MediaReliance Entertainment

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Josh Gad

Josh Gad

Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)

KJ Apa

KJ Apa

Teen Ethan

Britt Robertson

Britt Robertson

Teen Hannah

Juliet Rylance

Juliet Rylance

Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom

Luke Kirby

Luke Kirby

Jim - Ethan's Dad

John Ortiz

John Ortiz

Carlos

Kirby Howell-Baptiste

Kirby Howell-Baptiste

Maya Williams

Pooch Hall

Pooch Hall

Al

Bryce Gheisar

Bryce Gheisar

Ethan - 8 Years Old

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Adult Ethan

Creative team
Directed by
Lasse Hallström
Lasse Hallström
Written by
Cathryn Michon
Cathryn Michon
Audrey Wells
Audrey Wells
Produced by
Gavin Polone
Gavin Polone

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