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6.3 / 10(22 votes)IMDbPG20161h 41mUnited States of America

The Dog Lover

“She ended up on the wrong side of right.”

Synopsis

Sara Gold is a young girl on a quest to save man's best friend. When she goes undercover to take down a dog breeder suspected of wrongdoing, she quickly finds out she might be on the wrong side of right. Sara must make a decision: to continue and follow the orders of her organization, United Animal Protection Agency, or trust her instincts and the boy she's fallen in love with.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

The Dog Lover Official Trailer 1 (2016) - James Remar, Lea Thompson Movie HD

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-20

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Streaming Window: 0 Days
Theatrical Premiere

July 8, 2016

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

July 8, 2016

VOD & Digital Platforms

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 12, 2016

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$2M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alex Ranarivelo
Screenplay & Story
Ali Afshar, Alex Ranarivelo
Original Score
Jamie Christopherson
Original Title
The Dog Lover
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 41m
Production Budget
$2M
Production Studios
ESX Entertainment, ESX Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alex Ranarivelo

Screenplay & Story

Ali Afshar, Alex Ranarivelo

Original Score & Music

Jamie Christopherson

Director of Photography

Reuben Steinberg

Film Editing

Brett Hedlund

Producers

Ali Afshar, Forrest Lucas, Tag Mendillo

Department Leadership Roster

Brett Hedlund

Brett Hedlund

Editor

Ali Afshar

Ali Afshar

Producer

Alex Ranarivelo

Alex Ranarivelo

Director

Tag Mendillo

Producer

Ali Afshar

Ali Afshar

Writer

Alex Ranarivelo

Alex Ranarivelo

Writer

Reuben Steinberg

Director of Photography

Jamie Christopherson

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dog Lover

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Dog Lover about?

Sara Gold is a young girl on a quest to save man's best friend. When she goes undercover to take down a dog breeder suspected of wrongdoing, she quickly finds out she might be on the wrong side of right. Sara must make a decision: to continue and follow the orders of her organization, United Animal Protection Agency, or trust her instincts and the boy she's fallen in love with.

Who directed The Dog Lover?

The Dog Lover was directed by Alex Ranarivelo.

Who stars in The Dog Lover?

The principal cast of The Dog Lover includes Allison Paige, James Remar, Lea Thompson, Jayson Blair, Sherry Stringfield.

When was The Dog Lover released and how long is it?

The Dog Lover was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.

Who composed the musical score for The Dog Lover?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dog Lover was composed by Jamie Christopherson.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dog Lover?

The Dog Lover holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).