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5.7 / 10(156 votes)IMDbG20111h 26mCanada, United States of America

Marley & Me: The Puppy Years

“The World's Worst dog is Back”

Synopsis

Fall into puppy love with “the world’s worst dog”, who now has a frisky voice and an attitude to match. Join Marley for his mischievous puppy years, as he and his summer pal, Bodie Grogan, wreak havoc on a neighborhood dog contest. Marley outwits Dobermans, Shepherds and Collies, while stealing hearts in his own unique and lovable way.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 1, 2011

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michael Damian
Screenplay & Story
John Grogan, Janeen Damian, Michael Damian
Original Score
Mark Thomas
Original Title
Marley & Me: The Puppy Years
Country of Origin
Canada, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 26m
Production Studios
Regency Enterprises, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Damian

Screenplay & Story

John Grogan, Janeen Damian, Michael Damian

Original Score & Music

Mark Thomas

Director of Photography

Ron Stannett

Film Editing

Seth Flaum

Producers

Arnon Milchan, Janeen Damian, Connie Dolphin

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:John Grogan

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Damian

Michael Damian

Director

Seth Flaum

Editor

Ron Stannett

Director of Photography

Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas

Original Music Composer

Troy Hansen

Production Design

Lorraine Carson

Costume Design

Connie Dolphin

Producer

Janeen Damian

Janeen Damian

Writer

Michael Damian

Michael Damian

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marley & Me: The Puppy Years

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

What is Marley & Me: The Puppy Years about?

Fall into puppy love with “the world’s worst dog”, who now has a frisky voice and an attitude to match. Join Marley for his mischievous puppy years, as he and his summer pal, Bodie Grogan, wreak havoc on a neighborhood dog contest. Marley outwits Dobermans, Shepherds and Collies, while stealing hearts in his own unique and lovable way.

Who directed Marley & Me: The Puppy Years?

Marley & Me: The Puppy Years was directed by Michael Damian.

Who stars in Marley & Me: The Puppy Years?

The principal cast of Marley & Me: The Puppy Years includes Travis Turner, Julia Rhodes, Geoff Gustafson, Christopher Goodman, Alex Zahara.

When was Marley & Me: The Puppy Years released and how long is it?

Marley & Me: The Puppy Years was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.

Who composed the musical score for Marley & Me: The Puppy Years?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Marley & Me: The Puppy Years was composed by Mark Thomas.

Is Marley & Me: The Puppy Years based on a book or true story?

Marley & Me: The Puppy Years is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "John Grogan".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Marley & Me: The Puppy Years?

Marley & Me: The Puppy Years holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).