A Dog's Purpose

"Every dog happens for a reason."

Jan 27 2017 PG 1h 40m
Adventure, Comedy, Drama

A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.

Plot

Lasse Hallström "The Hundred-Foot Journey" directed this adaptation of the best-selling novel of the same name by W. Bruce Cameron, which follows a dog voiced by Josh Gad as he is reincarnated as different breeds belonging to various owners. Over the course of multiple lifetimes, the canine's existence intersects with that of a young boy who rescued him in 1962.

Written by

W. Bruce Cameron, Cathryn Michon, Audrey Wells

Directed by

Lasse Hallström

Production Countries

United States of America, India

Production Companies

DreamWorks Pictures, Amblin Partners, Reliance Entertainment, Walden Media, Pariah Entertainment Group, Amblin Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
82,462
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
43
Popularity
NA