A Dog's Purpose
“Every dog happens for a reason.”
Synopsis
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-26
Top Cast
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Josh Gad
Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)
KJ Apa
Teen Ethan
Britt Robertson
Teen Hannah
Juliet Rylance
Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom
Luke Kirby
Jim - Ethan's Dad
John Ortiz
Carlos
Kirby Howell-Baptiste
Maya Williams
Pooch Hall
Al
Bryce Gheisar
Ethan - 8 Years Old
Dennis Quaid
Adult Ethan
Peggy Lipton
Adult Hannah
Logan Miller
Todd
Gabrielle Rose
Grandma Fran
Michael Bofshever
Grandpa Bill
Peter Kelamis
Dad's Boss
Caroline Cave
Ellen - Boss' Wife
Nicole LaPlaca
Wendi
Michael Patric
Sam
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 2, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$205M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.32x
+$183M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lasse Hallström
- Screenplay & Story
- Cathryn Michon, Audrey Wells, W. Bruce Cameron, Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- A Dog's Purpose
- Country of Origin
- India, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $205M
- Production Studios
- Amblin Entertainment, Walden Media, Reliance Entertainment, Pariah
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lasse Hallström
Cathryn Michon, Audrey Wells, W. Bruce Cameron, Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky
Rachel Portman
Terry Stacey, Robby Baumgartner
Robert Leighton
Lauren Pfeiffer, Mark Sourian, Alan C. Blomquist, Gavin Polone
Department Leadership Roster
Lasse Hallström
Director
Cathryn Michon
Screenplay
Robert Leighton
Editor
Terry Stacey
Director of Photography
Audrey Wells
Screenplay
W. Bruce Cameron
Screenplay
Gavin Polone
Producer
Maya Forbes
Screenplay
Michael Carlin
Production Design
Shay Cunliffe
Costume Design
Jon Campfens
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Marny Eng
Stunt Coordinator
Wallace Wolodarsky
Screenplay
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dog's Purpose
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Dog's Purpose about?
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
Who directed A Dog's Purpose?
A Dog's Purpose was directed by Lasse Hallström.
Who stars in A Dog's Purpose?
The principal cast of A Dog's Purpose includes Josh Gad, KJ Apa, Britt Robertson, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby.
When was A Dog's Purpose released and how long is it?
A Dog's Purpose was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Dog's Purpose?
A Dog's Purpose had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $205M at the worldwide box office (9.32 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Dog's Purpose?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dog's Purpose was composed by Rachel Portman.
Is A Dog's Purpose based on a book or true story?
A Dog's Purpose is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "W. Bruce Cameron".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Dog's Purpose?
A Dog's Purpose holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).