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A Dog's Purpose poster

A Dog's Purpose

Every dog happens for a reason.

7.6(3.5K)20171h 40mReleased

Directed by Lasse Hallström

Adventure Fantasy Family Drama

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

Where to watch

Release: January 19, 2017
Runtime: 1h 40m
Revenue: $205,000,000
Popularity: 3.9

Top Cast

Josh Gad — Josh Gad
Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)

KJ Apa — KJ Apa
Teen Ethan

Britt Robertson — Britt Robertson
Teen Hannah

Dennis Quaid — Dennis Quaid
Adult Ethan

Peggy Lipton — Peggy Lipton
Adult Hannah

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Juliet Rylance

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Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom

Luke Kirby — Luke Kirby
Jim - Ethan's Dad

John Ortiz — John Ortiz
Carlos

Kirby Howell-Baptiste — Kirby Howell-Baptiste
Maya Williams

Pooch Hall — Pooch Hall
Al

Logan Miller — Logan Miller
Todd

Gabrielle Rose — Gabrielle Rose
Grandma Fran

Caroline Cave — Caroline Cave
Ellen - Boss' Wife

Nicole LaPlaca — Nicole LaPlaca
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