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A Dog of Flanders

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Nello (Jesse James) is a lonely orphan boy who lives in poverty with his grandfather, Jehan (Jack Warden). Like his mother before him, Nello possesses a talent for drawing and dreams of becoming a great artist. Though mostly alone, Nello forms a bond when he nurses a battered Bouvier back to health. The grateful dog, named Patrasche, quickly becomes his greatest friend. When he gets older, Nello (Jeremy James Kissner) befriends Michel (Jon Voight), an eccentric artist.
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Critics Consensus

Bleak tale, terrible acting.

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Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim 07/27/2023
2.5/3
This film is less about a dog than it is a tale of goodness and honesty that revolves around a sweet, orphaned boy determined to better himself. Go to Full Review Polly M. Robertus Common Sense Media 01/02/2011
4/5
Old-fashioned, sentimental tale of determination. Go to Full Review Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com 11/24/2009
3/4
The film is one that families will enjoy discovering and experiencing together. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 10/01/2005
2/5
Thomas Delapa Boulder Weekly 05/10/2005
2/5
Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 01/29/2005
3/5
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08/14/2017 Enough spirit and the right attitude, but the rest of the essential elements of a successful movie just are not here. See more 02/10/2014 great overall story and a touching film, one of my favorites. See more 01/22/2013 a disney ending where all is not lost. the real story was much more heart-wrenching than this one... loved the adorable baby Nello. See more 09/28/2011 I really liked the beginning, but the ending half or so was a little less inspiring, somehow. See more 01/28/2011 what a movie, what an amazingly, amazingly stupid film. See more 11/24/2010 I thought this movie was great and I wouldn't mind owning it on DvD.. See more Read all reviews
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Kevin Brodie

Director

Jack Warden

Jehan Daas

Jeremy James Kissner

Nello

Jesse James

Young Nello

Jon Voight

Michel La Grande

Cheryl Ladd

Anna Cogez

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Synopsis Nello (Jesse James) is a lonely orphan boy who lives in poverty with his grandfather, Jehan (Jack Warden). Like his mother before him, Nello possesses a talent for drawing and dreams of becoming a great artist. Though mostly alone, Nello forms a bond when he nurses a battered Bouvier back to health. The grateful dog, named Patrasche, quickly becomes his greatest friend. When he gets older, Nello (Jeremy James Kissner) befriends Michel (Jon Voight), an eccentric artist.
Director
Kevin Brodie
Producer
Frank Yablans
Screenwriter
Kevin Brodie, Robert Singer
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Stonelock Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 27, 1999, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.1M
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Surround