A Dog's Purpose

Jan 19, 2017

1h 40m

★ 7.6

Every dog happens for a reason.

Overview

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

Genres

Adventure

Comedy

Fantasy

Family

Drama

Production Companies

Amblin Entertainment

Pariah

Walden Media

Reliance Entertainment

Universal Pictures

DreamWorks Pictures

Amblin Partners

A Dog's Purpose Trailers

Cast

Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)

Josh Gad

Teen Ethan

K.J. Apa

Teen Hannah

Britt Robertson

Adult Ethan

Dennis Quaid

Adult Hannah

Peggy Lipton

Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom

Juliet Rylance

Jim - Ethan's Dad

Luke Kirby

Carlos

John Ortiz

Maya Williams

Kirby Howell-Baptiste

Pooch Hall

Todd

Logan Miller

Grandma Fran

Gabrielle Rose

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