Because of Winn-Dixie

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Because of Winn-Dixie

PG

Released Feb 18, 2005

1h 45m

Kids & Family

Drama

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Abandoned by her mother years ago, Opal (AnnaSophia Robb), a 10-year-old girl, moves with her preacher father (Jeff Daniels) to a small town in Florida. Lonely and missing her old friends, Opal is ecstatic to find companionship with a rambunctious little dog she names Winn-Dixie, after the store where she found the pup. With Winn-Dixie's help, Opal befriends several colorful townsfolk (Cicely Tyson, Eva Marie Saint, Dave Matthews) and even begins mending her relationship with her father.

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Critics Consensus

An old-fashioned, if bland, adaptation of Kate DiCamillo's novel.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

A girl and a dog educate a small southern town.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 30, 2010

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

Rated: 3/4

Aug 14, 2007

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 2/5

Jan 7, 2006

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

It's a simple film and a simple story.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 2, 2020

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Thoughtful, personal drama, complex and with much to say.

Dec 26, 2016

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Jim Lane

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 2/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Arline C

Feel good movie, great for the whole family

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/24/24

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donnie m

5 stars because that little girl can 'ACT'.....so cute!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/26/24

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Keith N

Remember watching this in film in 4th grade, I loved it

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/31/23

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Leah L

Its not terrible but, It can only go to one person that would think it's awesome. Its like its only suited for one person but the book is better. It has a good storyline a kid finds a dog and names it Winn Dixie. And then the dog gets lost and they only realize it was a misunderstanding. But the movie is just so over everywhere and everything goes on faster then my grandmas life spand. Like already in 20 minutes were already at Gertrudes pets and if you compare it too the book its way different.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/17/23

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Chris M

God this movie is SOOOO BORING! The worst crime any movie can be especially a kid's movie. Considering it was a box office disappointment, I'm probably not the only one. Out of the nowhere the asshole manager of a TRAILER park says no pets, there are twin Kenny bullies. And out lead is boring. The dog's cute but a cute dog can't save a movie with no real story and boring to dick characters. Plus, her dad doesn't even have a name, just preacher. I doubt when he was born he was named Preacher. It's fine if it was a nickname but it's his only name. I'm glad I avoided as long as I did. Don't get this for your kids, there are so many better dog movies out there.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Mason B

I REALLY LOVE THE MOVIE PLUS ITS BASED OFF A BOOK OF THE TRUE CLASSIC AND I REALLY LIKE DOGS 10/10 AND ITS A LITTLE BIT FUNNY AND I SEEN IT ONCE AND IT WAS GOOD #ABSOLUTE MUST SEE

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Synopsis

Abandoned by her mother years ago, Opal (AnnaSophia Robb), a 10-year-old girl, moves with her preacher father (Jeff Daniels) to a small town in Florida. Lonely and missing her old friends, Opal is ecstatic to find companionship with a rambunctious little dog she names Winn-Dixie, after the store where she found the pup. With Winn-Dixie's help, Opal befriends several colorful townsfolk (Cicely Tyson, Eva Marie Saint, Dave Matthews) and even begins mending her relationship with her father.

Director: Wayne Wang
Producer: Trevor Albert, Joan Singleton
Screenwriter: Kate DiCamillo, Joan V. Singleton
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, Walden Media, Winn Productions
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Brief Mild Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 18, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $32.6M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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