Puppy Love
Synopsis
When single mom Megan Nolan moves to a new town, she feels guilty for uprooting her ten-year-old daughter Caitlin. Seeing that the little girl's only friend is a neighbor's dog, Megan decides to adopt a shelter pet for Caitlin. She immediately regrets her decision when Caitlin gravitates to the biggest, sloppiest dog in the pound, Jake. Megan's beautiful new home is now in shambles and, as Megan considers returning Jake to the shelter, handsome ballplayer Ben shows up claiming Jake is his dog, the regrettable outcome of his roommate leaving a gate open. Megan and Ben butt heads. Ben wants to take his dog and leave, until he sees that Caitlin loves Jake as much as he ever could. Now it is clear: the pound puppy everyone loves deserves no less than joint custody.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 20, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harvey Frost
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Hunziker, Cynthia Riddle
- Original Score
- Lawrence Shragge
- Original Title
- Puppy Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harvey Frost
Peter Hunziker, Cynthia Riddle
Lawrence Shragge
Maximo Munzi
Craig Bassett
Lincoln Lageson
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Hunziker
Writer
Cynthia Riddle
Writer
Harvey Frost
Director
Craig Bassett
Editor
Lincoln Lageson
Producer
Scott H. Campbell
Production Design
Maximo Munzi
Director of Photography
Lawrence Shragge
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Puppy Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Puppy Love about?
When single mom Megan Nolan moves to a new town, she feels guilty for uprooting her ten-year-old daughter Caitlin. Seeing that the little girl's only friend is a neighbor's dog, Megan decides to adopt a shelter pet for Caitlin. She immediately regrets her decision when Caitlin gravitates to the biggest, sloppiest dog in the pound, Jake. Megan's beautiful new home is now in shambles and, as Megan considers returning Jake to the shelter, handsome ballplayer Ben shows up claiming Jake is his dog, the regrettable outcome of his roommate leaving a gate open. Megan and Ben butt heads. Ben wants to take his dog and leave, until he sees that Caitlin loves Jake as much as he ever could. Now it is clear: the pound puppy everyone loves deserves no less than joint custody.
Who directed Puppy Love?
Puppy Love was directed by Harvey Frost.
Who stars in Puppy Love?
The principal cast of Puppy Love includes Candace Cameron Bure, Katie L. Hawkins, Jamison Jones, Kali Rocha, Caroline Kinsolving.
When was Puppy Love released and how long is it?
Puppy Love was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Puppy Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Puppy Love was composed by Lawrence Shragge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Puppy Love?
Puppy Love holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).