A Dog Year

"Inspiration comes from all walks of life."

Sep 3 2009 Not Rated 1h 20m
Comedy, Drama

Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. Despite a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog, and he rents a dilapidated farm house to give the dog room to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help him train the dog. Reluctantly, Jon gives her a try. Is the dog the problem, or the owner?

Plot

Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. Despite a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog, and he rents a dilapidated farm house to give the dog room to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help him train the dog. Reluctantly, Jon gives her a try. Is the dog the problem, or the owner?

Written by

George LaVoo, Jon Katz

Directed by

George LaVoo

Cast

Jeff Bridges, Lauren Ambrose, Lois Smith

Crew

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Languages

Deutsch, English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
4,029
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA