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A Dog's Journey

2019·Movie
1h 49min·PG
63
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Some friendships transcend lifetimes.

A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets.
Heartwarming Family DramaLoyal Animal CompanionEmotional JourneyReincarnation NarrativeLife & Loss ThemesFeel-Good CinemaComfort WatchIntergenerational BondsPet-Lover Essential

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Where can I stream A Dog's Journey legally?

A Dog's Journey is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Dog's Journey worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Dog's Journey rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is A Dog's Journey?

1 h 49 min

A Dog's Journey runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Dog's Journey?

Critics48
Audiences79

Not quite. Audiences rate A Dog's Journey higher (79) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was A Dog's Journey a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$79 million

Yes. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $79 million worldwide, 4.9 times its budget.

What language is A Dog's Journey in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in China, India, United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Dog's Journey?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Dog's Journey in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Dog's Journey use?

Composite CharacterDeath by DespairOut-of-Character MomentBirth-Death JuxtapositionThe Lost LenoreTruth in TelevisionMistaken for NameRace LiftRomantic False LeadBad People Abuse AnimalsThe AlcoholicManly Tearsand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for A Dog's Journey, including Composite Character, Death by Despair, Out-of-Character Moment.