Hachi: A Dog's Tale
“A true story of faith, devotion and undying love.”
Synopsis
Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hatchi: A Dog's Tale - HD Trailer - Coming SoonOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-02-23
Top Cast
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Richard Gere
Parker Wilson
Joan Allen
Cate Wilson
Sarah Roemer
Andy
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Ken
Erick Avari
Jasjeet
Robbie Sublett
Michael
Davenia McFadden
Mary Anne
Jason Alexander
Carl
Kevin DeCoste
Ronnie (11 years)
Robert Degnan
Teddy Barnes
Tora Hallström
Heather
Donna Sorbello
Myra
Frank S. Aronson
Milton - The Butcher
Troy Doherty
Sal
Ian Sherman
Student Pianist
Timothy Crowe
Evan Lock
Denece Ryland
Miss Latham
Blake Friedman
Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires
Festival / Special Debut
June 8, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 9, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$46.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.92x
+$30.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lasse Hallström
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen P. Lindsey
- Original Score
- Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
- Original Title
- Hachi: A Dog's Tale
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $46.8M
- Production Studios
- Scion Films, Stage 6 Films, Inferno Distribution, Hachiko, Grand Army Entertainment, Opperman Viner Chrystyn Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lasse Hallström
Stephen P. Lindsey, Jason Mayoh, Kaneto Shindō
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Ron Fortunato
Kristina Boden
Julia Blackman, Warren T. Goz, Bill Johnson, Jim Seibel, Shin Torisawa
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen P. Lindsey
Screenplay
Lasse Hallström
Director
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Original Music Composer
Bill Johnson
Producer
Ron Fortunato
Director of Photography
Shin Torisawa
Producer
Richard Gere
Producer
Kristina Boden
Editor
David Isyomin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Deborah Newhall
Costume Design
Vicki Shigekuni Wong
Producer
Chad Detwiller
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hachi: A Dog's Tale about?
Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.
Who directed Hachi: A Dog's Tale?
Hachi: A Dog's Tale was directed by Lasse Hallström.
Who stars in Hachi: A Dog's Tale?
The principal cast of Hachi: A Dog's Tale includes Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Sarah Roemer, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Erick Avari.
When was Hachi: A Dog's Tale released and how long is it?
Hachi: A Dog's Tale was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hachi: A Dog's Tale?
Hachi: A Dog's Tale had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $46.8M at the worldwide box office (2.92 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Hachi: A Dog's Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hachi: A Dog's Tale was composed by Jan A. P. Kaczmarek.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hachi: A Dog's Tale?
Hachi: A Dog's Tale holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).