A Dog's Journey
“Some friendships transcend lifetimes.”
Synopsis
A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets.
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A Dog's Journey - Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-29
Top Cast
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Marg Helgenberger
Hannah Montgomery
Betty Gilpin
Gloria Mitchell
Henry Lau
Trent
Kathryn Prescott
Clarity June "CJ" Mitchell
Dennis Quaid
Ethan Montgomery
Josh Gad
Bailey / Molly / Big Dog / Max (voice)
Abby Ryder Fortson
Young CJ
Emma Volk
Toddler CJ
Ian Chen
Young Trent
Jake Manley
Shane
Johnny Galecki
Henry Montgomery
Tyler Asher Xin-Qin
Saint
Beckett Richard Pin
15-Month-Old Saint
Daniela Barbosa
Liesl
Kevin Claydon
Barry
Arlene Duncan
Hilda
Cherissa Richards
Joan
Kenneth Liu
Trent's Dad
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 81 DaysMay 17, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 6, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 20, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$78.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.93x
+$62.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gail Mancuso
- Screenplay & Story
- Cathryn Michon, Wallace Wolodarsky, Maya Forbes, W. Bruce Cameron
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- A Dog's Journey
- Country of Origin
- China, India, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $78.9M
- Production Studios
- Amblin Entertainment, Reliance Entertainment, Walden Media, Alibaba Pictures Group, Pariah
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gail Mancuso
Cathryn Michon, Wallace Wolodarsky, Maya Forbes, W. Bruce Cameron
Mark Isham
Rogier Stoffers
Robert Komatsu
Gavin Polone
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Komatsu
Editor
Rogier Stoffers
Director of Photography
Patricia J. Henderson
Costume Design
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Marny Eng
Stunt Coordinator
Benjamin Mossman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gail Mancuso
Director
Cathryn Michon
Screenplay
Wallace Wolodarsky
Screenplay
Maya Forbes
Screenplay
Gavin Polone
Producer
W. Bruce Cameron
Screenplay
Eric Fraser
Production Design
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 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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 Journey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Dog's Journey about?
A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets.
Who directed A Dog's Journey?
A Dog's Journey was directed by Gail Mancuso.
Who stars in A Dog's Journey?
The principal cast of A Dog's Journey includes Marg Helgenberger, Betty Gilpin, Henry Lau, Kathryn Prescott, Dennis Quaid.
When was A Dog's Journey released and how long is it?
A Dog's Journey was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Dog's Journey?
A Dog's Journey had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $78.9M at the worldwide box office (4.93 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Dog's Journey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dog's Journey was composed by Mark Isham.
Is A Dog's Journey based on a book or true story?
A Dog's Journey is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "W. Bruce Cameron".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Dog's Journey?
A Dog's Journey holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); 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.).