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A Dog's Way Home

2019, Kids & family/Adventure, 1h 36m

80 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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A Dog's Way Home may not quite be a family-friendly animal drama fan's best friend, but this canine adventure is no less heartwarming for its familiarity. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds herself on an epic 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner. Along the way, the lost but spirited dog touches the lives of an orphaned mountain lion, a down-on-his-luck veteran and some friendly strangers who happen to cross her path.

Rating: PG (Some Peril|Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & family, Adventure, Drama
Original Language: English
Director: Charles Martin Smith
Producer: Gavin Polone
Writer: W. Bruce Cameron, Cathryn Michon
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 11, 2019 wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 26, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $42.0M
Runtime: 1h 36m
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Bona Film Group, Pariah, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Ashley Judd

Terri

Jonah Hauer-King

Jonah Hauer-King

Lucas

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Axel

Alexandra Shipp

Alexandra Shipp

Olivia

Chris Bauer

Kurch

Barry Watson

Gavin

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