A Dog's Purpose

Directed by Lasse Hallström
PG
January 19, 2017    1h 40m    Box Office: $205MComedy, Drama,
7.335%74%7.6
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A dog discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. Reincarnated as multiple canines over the course of five decades, the lovable pooch develops an unbreakable bond with Ethan.
  • Josh GadDogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)
  • KJ ApaTeen Ethan
  • Britt RobertsonTeen Hannah
  • Dennis QuaidAdult Ethan
  • Peggy LiptonAdult Hannah
  • Juliet RylanceElizabeth - Ethan's Mom
  • Luke KirbyJim - Ethan's Dad
  • John OrtizCarlos
  • Kirby Howell-BaptisteMaya Williams
  • Pooch HallAl
  • Logan MillerTodd
  • Gabrielle RoseGrandma Fran
  • Caroline CaveEllen - Boss' Wife
  • Nicole LaPlacaWendi
  • Michael PatricSam
  • Michael BofsheverGrandpa Bill
  • Primo AllonVictor
  • Kalyn BombackYolanda
  • Peter KelamisDad's Boss
  • Jane McGregorRachel

A Dog's Purpose Ratings & Reviews

  • Alex R. BergMarch 19, 2026
    Very beautiful
  • WayneB RousseauApril 16, 2025
    It was great, but a little sad. At the end towards the end, I should say I love the movie
  • Rayne thunderJanuary 24, 2025
    10/10 would cry again
  • parktool69January 23, 2025
    Cried a lot

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    A Dog's Purpose (International Trailer 1)Trailer
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    A Dog's Purpose (International Home Ent. Trailer)Trailer
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    The BookBehind the Scenes
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    4 Legged StarsBehind the Scenes
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    A Dog's PurposeBehind the Scenes
  • Story Behind The Story
    Story Behind The StoryBehind the Scenes
  • Kj Apa On Lasse Hallstrom
    Kj Apa On Lasse HallstromBehind the Scenes
  • Peggy Lipton On Her Character
    Peggy Lipton On Her CharacterBehind the Scenes
  • Dennis Quaid On Lasse Hallstrom
    Dennis Quaid On Lasse HallstromBehind the Scenes
  • John Ortiz On Lasse Hallstrom's Films
    John Ortiz On Lasse Hallstrom's FilmsBehind the Scenes
  • Luke Kirby On Lasse Hallstrom's Films
    Luke Kirby On Lasse Hallstrom's FilmsBehind the Scenes
  • Bryce Gheisar On His Favorite Dog On Set
    Bryce Gheisar On His Favorite Dog On SetBehind the Scenes
  • Juliet Rylance On The Book And The Script
    Juliet Rylance On The Book And The ScriptBehind the Scenes
  • Josh Gad On How The Voice Of Bailey Changes
    Josh Gad On How The Voice Of Bailey ChangesBehind the Scenes
  • Lasse Hallstrom On His Experience With Dogs
    Lasse Hallstrom On His Experience With DogsBehind the Scenes
  • Kirby Howell-Baptiste On The Separate Stories
    Kirby Howell-Baptiste On The Separate StoriesBehind the Scenes
  • Pooch Hall On Lasse Hallstrom's Directing Style
    Pooch Hall On Lasse Hallstrom's Directing StyleBehind the Scenes
  • Britt Robertson On Lasse Hallstrom Being A Great Storyteller
    Britt Robertson On Lasse Hallstrom Being A Great StorytellerBehind the Scenes

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