A Dog Year
“Inspiration comes from all walks of life.”
Synopsis
Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. Despite a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog, and he rents a dilapidated farm house to give the dog room to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help him train the dog. Reluctantly, Jon gives her a try. Is the dog the problem, or the owner?
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Jeff Bridges
Jon Katz
Lauren Ambrose
Emma
Lois Smith
Lois Blair
Domhnall Gleeson
Anthony Armstrong
Welker White
Brenda King
Elizabeth Marvel
Margo
Pamela Stewart
Patti
Deirdre O'Connell
Donna Brady
Karen Allen
Paula (voice)
Leo Trombetta
Richard (voice)
Patricia Lentz
Holly (voice)
Jan Leslie Harding
Nancy Longhetti
Teresa Yenque
Airport Bystander
Glenn Kessler
Airport Police
Joe Wachowski
Airport Police
Manish Baliga
Airport Manager
Kevin Rogers
Station Wagon Driver
Michael Sackler-Berner
Station Wagon Passenger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George LaVoo
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Katz, George LaVoo
- Original Score
- Joseph Vitarelli
- Original Title
- A Dog Year
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George LaVoo
Jon Katz, George LaVoo
Joseph Vitarelli
Frederick Elmes
Leo Trombetta, Michael Taylor
Liz Manne, Frank Doelger
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Katz
Writer
George LaVoo
Director
George LaVoo
Writer
Liz Manne
Producer
Frank Doelger
Producer
Vicki Farrell
Costume Design
Debbie DeVilla
Production Design
Frederick Elmes
Director of Photography
Leo Trombetta
Editor
Michael Taylor
Editor
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
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dog Year
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What is A Dog Year about?
Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. Despite a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog, and he rents a dilapidated farm house to give the dog room to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help him train the dog. Reluctantly, Jon gives her a try. Is the dog the problem, or the owner?
Who directed A Dog Year?
A Dog Year was directed by George LaVoo.
Who stars in A Dog Year?
The principal cast of A Dog Year includes Jeff Bridges, Lauren Ambrose, Lois Smith, Domhnall Gleeson, Welker White.
When was A Dog Year released and how long is it?
A Dog Year was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for A Dog Year?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dog Year was composed by Joseph Vitarelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Dog Year?
A Dog Year holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).