My Dog Skip
“Every family needs an optimist.”
Synopsis
A shy boy is unable to make friends in Yazoo City, Mississippi in 1942, until his parents give him a terrier puppy for his ninth birthday. The dog, which he names Skip, becomes well known and loved throughout the community and enriches the life of the boy, Willie, as he grows into manhood.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Frankie Muniz
Willie Morris
Diane Lane
Ellen Morris
Kevin Bacon
Jack Morris
Caitlin Wachs
Rivers Applewhite
Harry Connick Jr.
Narrator
Luke Wilson
Dink Jenkins
Bradley Coryell
Big Boy Wilkinson
Daylan Honeycutt
Henjie Henick
Cody Linley
Spit McGee
Peter Crombie
Junior Smalls
Clint Howard
Millard
Elizabeth Rice
River's Friend
Chaon Cross
Spectator
Hunter Hayes
Accordian Boy
Susan Carol Davis
Mrs. Jenkins
Nathaniel Lee Jr.
Sammy
John Stiritz
Grandpa Percy
David Pickens
Mr. Jenkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$35.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.92x
+$29.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Gail Gilchriest
- Original Score
- William Ross
- Original Title
- My Dog Skip
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $35.5M
- Production Studios
- Alcon Entertainment, Mark Johnson Productions, John Lee Hancock Productions, MDS Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Russell
Gail Gilchriest, Willie Morris
William Ross
James L. Carter
Mark Johnson, John Lee Hancock, Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Jay Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Russell
Director
Gail Gilchriest
Screenplay
Jeff Habberstad
Stunt Coordinator
William Ross
Original Music Composer
Mark Johnson
Producer
David J. Bomba
Production Design
John Lee Hancock
Producer
Andrew A. Kosove
Producer
Broderick Johnson
Producer
Edi Giguere
Costume Design
James L. Carter
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Dog Skip
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What is My Dog Skip about?
A shy boy is unable to make friends in Yazoo City, Mississippi in 1942, until his parents give him a terrier puppy for his ninth birthday. The dog, which he names Skip, becomes well known and loved throughout the community and enriches the life of the boy, Willie, as he grows into manhood.
Who directed My Dog Skip?
My Dog Skip was directed by Jay Russell.
Who stars in My Dog Skip?
The principal cast of My Dog Skip includes Frankie Muniz, Diane Lane, Kevin Bacon, Caitlin Wachs, Harry Connick Jr..
When was My Dog Skip released and how long is it?
My Dog Skip was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of My Dog Skip?
My Dog Skip had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $35.5M at the worldwide box office (5.92 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for My Dog Skip?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Dog Skip was composed by William Ross.
Is My Dog Skip based on a book or true story?
My Dog Skip is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Willie Morris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Dog Skip?
My Dog Skip holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).