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Marley & Me

Play trailer 2:23 Poster for Marley & Me PG Released Dec 25, 2008 1h 56m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Newlyweds John and Jenny Grogan (Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston) leave behind snowy Michigan and move to Florida, where they buy their first home and find jobs at competing newspapers. Soon afterward, the Grogans adopt Marley, an adorable yellow Labrador pup. But Marley soon grows up to be a mischievous handful. Still, even while he's destroying the furniture and failing obedience school, he always manages to bring out the best in John, Jenny and their growing family.
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Pet owners should love it, but Marley and Me is only sporadically successful in wringing drama and laughs from its scenario.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator OK, I admit I cried a small bucket at the end... but at least I hated myself for it. This is bland and obsequious tripe or, as my own dog would say, "Woof!" Aug 29, 2018 Full Review Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: B+ Feb 18, 2012 Full Review Hank Sartin Time Out Rated: 3/5 Nov 18, 2011 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review The production is light, filled with big love and sobbing cries, two talented stars that sufficiently play their roles, and plenty of awww moments the movie makes sure to replay during the end credits. What’s not to enjoy? Rated: 3/4 Mar 3, 2024 Full Review César Albarrán Torres Cine Premiere Marley and Me has its funny moments, never neglecting its dramatic objective. [Full review in Spanish] Oct 4, 2021 Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) The ending brings all the feels Oct 19, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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John R I've never cried so hard to a movie in my life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/11/25 Full Review Audience Member Funniest dog movie of all time. Best thing ever made! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review Fabrícia F Uma família sempre fica mais completa quando tem um pet para chamar de membro do clã. Nesta deliciosa comédia dramática tal premissa funciona de maneira caótica mas sem deixar de trazer emoção e alegria ao cinéfilo mais racional. Recomendo as duas experiências. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/24 Full Review Aiden M I cried so many times because I am imagining That would be me looking at my dog for the final time And sometimes you just gotta care for a friend that you know and actually care about that person instead of Being a jerk to them. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/13/24 Full Review Shawn W The ops got Marley. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/17/24 Full Review Laura L This movie is a lovely story of Jennifer (Jennifer Aniston) and John (Owen Wilson) who start their family by adopting a poppy. The unexpected is that this poppy was a little bit more energetic than his brothers and sisters, and because of this, there are several comic moments. Being a romantic comedy, the audience knows what to expect - it's hard to be surprised. Still, the movie surprises with the couple having a child, even when I wasn't expecting to see it anymore; then several! :-) Another surprising element (and very well interpreted) is the natural aspect of the story: the ups and downs of marriage, the moments of tension, and those of relaxation, joy and sadness. However, despite all these, I had a good laugh from the beginning to the end as if these moments were well 'calculated' and 'distributed' throughout the movie. It's a great movie for children, animal lovers, and families. Enjoy it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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David Frankel

Director

Owen Wilson

John Grogan

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Grogan

Eric Dane

Sebastian

Kathleen Turner

Ms. Kornblut

Alan Arkin

Arnie Klein

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Marley demolishes a sofa - the latest "victim" of his voracious appetite in "Marley & Me." Owen Wilson as John and Jennifer Aniston as Jenny in "Marley & Me." Even a simple meal turns into a disaster area when Marley's involved in "Marley & Me." Owen Wilson as John and Jennifer Aniston as Jenny in "Marley & Me." The various "Marleys" prepare for the next take, on the set of "Marley & Me." Jennifer Aniston and director David Frankel on the set of "Marley & Me." Ben Hyland as Connor and Owen Wilson as John in "Marley & Me." Ben Hyland as Connor (seated), Owen Wilson as John and Eric Dane as Sebastian in "Marley & Me." Jennifer Aniston as Jenny and Owen Wilson as John in "Marley & Me." Owen Wilson as John Grogran in "Marley & Me." View more photos

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Synopsis Newlyweds John and Jenny Grogan (Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston) leave behind snowy Michigan and move to Florida, where they buy their first home and find jobs at competing newspapers. Soon afterward, the Grogans adopt Marley, an adorable yellow Labrador pup. But Marley soon grows up to be a mischievous handful. Still, even while he's destroying the furniture and failing obedience school, he always manages to bring out the best in John, Jenny and their growing family.
Director
David Frankel
Producer
Gil Netter, Karen Rosenfelt
Screenwriter
Don Roos, Scott Frank
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Sunswept Entertainment, Gil Netter
Rating
PG (Some Suggestive Content|Language|Thematic Material)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$143.2M
Runtime
1h 56m
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