A Dog's Way Home

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A Dog's Way Home

PG

2019

1h 36m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Drama

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As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds herself on an epic 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner. Along the way, the lost but spirited dog touches the lives of an orphaned mountain lion, a down-on-his-luck veteran and some friendly strangers who happen to cross her path.

Critics Consensus

A Dog's Way Home may not quite be a family-friendly animal drama fan's best friend, but this canine adventure is no less heartwarming for its familiarity.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

09/13/2019

Wall-to-wall voiceover... Lassie never had to explain herself.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

03/02/2019

2.5/5

It touches on ongoing problems in modern society such as homelessness and the postwar physical and psychological suffering of soldiers, and on the growing use of animal-based therapy.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

02/27/2019

3/5

There's not much variation on the old themes here. What's new is the film's definition of community and family.

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

08/17/2022

2.5/5

The film is unapologetically feel-good while unabashedly manipulating your feelings, even though it is hard to knock a film that serves up cats and dogs living peacefully while giving each other endless Eskimo kisses.

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Nicolás Delgadillo

Cultured Vultures

08/17/2019

6/10

A Dog's Way Home has a bit too much filler thrown in to pad out the runtime, and the segments at home feel very detached from the dog's journey back home, but it's a cute and heartwarming story that any dog lover will enjoy.

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Rashid Irani

Hindustan Times

05/03/2019

1.5/5

Predictably, the last act unfolds in full-on heartstrings-tugging mode...

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Christine

08/03/2022

the movie was so sweet and told a great message for all about loyalty & compassion.

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Dawn L

@Little1494UK Jan 24

I found the voice over really annoying and unnecessary. Overall the film was OK but the Incredible Journey is sooo much better.

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Lisa C

@Daphmena Jul 8

I thought the movie was heartwarming. There were several moments that had me crying. This movie reminded me of Homeward Bound, a favorite movie of mine. 5/5 imo.

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Kaleena G

@RT47405158 Jun 20

I just loved it. I cried more than 3 times, it is sad but also very heartwarming.

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Kamishin x

@RT64057908 Jun 10

Lo primero que pienso al recordarla es en lo feo que eran los modelos, bastante incomodo en muchas partes. Mas allá de la fantasia de un perro viajando tanto sin morir en el intento me parecio super entretenida. Lo peor fue el nudo de la misma, no tiene sentido, cada vez que decian algo al respecto me causaba rabia de lo ridiculo que era. No me terminá de convencer, no me sentí mal por nadie mas que por la pareja de la nieve. Lo de la cadena de metal fue inesperado, si tan solo todo eso no pasara en 5 minutos quizas y si me sentia re mal, pero solo daba rabia. Es entretenida si estas con alguien mas.

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Stefi C

@RT15606095 Jun 9

me gustó que el chico se haya preocupado por todos los animalitos que habían ahí abajo y haya adoptado a la perrita, también me gustó la parte de la gatita grande, si bien da pena decir adiós es lo mejor en ese caso, me gustó mucho el reencuentro con el prota y que luego hayan echado a ese rancio

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Charles Martin Smith

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Ashley Judd

Terri

Jonah Hauer-King

Lucas

Edward James Olmos

Axel

Alexandra Shipp

Olivia

Chris Bauer

Kurch

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Synopsis

As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds herself on an epic 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner. Along the way, the lost but spirited dog touches the lives of an orphaned mountain lion, a down-on-his-luck veteran and some friendly strangers who happen to cross her path.

Director: Charles Martin Smith
Producer: Gavin Polone
Screenwriter: W. Bruce Cameron, Cathryn Michon
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation, Bona Film Group, Pariah
Rating: PG (Some Peril|Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 11, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 26, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $42.0M
Runtime: 1h 36m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)