🎬 Film · English

A Dog's Purpose (2017)

Name: A Dog's Purpose
Director: Lasse Hallström
Genre: comedy drama, fantasy film
Released: 2017
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Kirby Howell-Baptiste, KJ Apa, Michael Bofshever, Josh Gad, Juliet Rylance

⏱ 100 min comedy drama fantasy film

Plot

2017 film by Lasse Hallström

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Why Watch This

Follow a lovable canine as it hops through multiple lives, each one teaching us a fresh lesson about love, loyalty, and the hidden purpose behind everyday moments. The film’s blend of humor and heartfelt drama makes it a surprisingly deep meditation on what it means to be there for the people (and pets) we cherish.

Best For

Family movie, Dog lovers, Feel‑good, Coming‑of‑age, Pet owners, Light drama

The CinePearl Take

Josh Gad’s warm, witty narration gives the reincarnated pup a distinct personality that anchors the film’s episodic structure. Dennis Quaid delivers a grounded performance as adult Ethan, grounding the more fantastical moments in genuine emotion. While the pacing drifts during some of the longer flash‑back sequences, the central theme of purpose—seen through the eyes of a dog—remains resonant and surprisingly moving.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Lasse Hallström
Cast: Kirby Howell-Baptiste, KJ Apa, Michael Bofshever, Josh Gad, Juliet Rylance, Gabrielle Rose, Caroline Cave, Dennis Quaid, Logan Miller, Luke Kirby, Britt Robertson, Peggy Lipton, John Ortiz
Writer: Audrey Wells

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