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Petits chiots pour grande famille

Original title: The Retrievers
  • TV Movie
  • 2001
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
487
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Petits chiots pour grande famille (2001)
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Soon after the Lowry Family - Tom, his wife Karen, and their two children, Liz and Widdy - leave the big city and move to the small Northern California town of Placerville, they are 'adopted... Read allSoon after the Lowry Family - Tom, his wife Karen, and their two children, Liz and Widdy - leave the big city and move to the small Northern California town of Placerville, they are 'adopted' by a very clever, yet lovable, stray golden retriever - Pilot. It's not long before they... Read allSoon after the Lowry Family - Tom, his wife Karen, and their two children, Liz and Widdy - leave the big city and move to the small Northern California town of Placerville, they are 'adopted' by a very clever, yet lovable, stray golden retriever - Pilot. It's not long before they discover that Pilot is pregnant. The Lowry family, and especially Liz and Widdy, grow ver... Read all

  • Director
    • Paul Schneider
  • Writer
    • Larry Ketron
  • Stars
    • Robert Hays
    • Mel Harris
    • Alan Rachins
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    487
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Schneider
    • Writer
      • Larry Ketron
    • Stars
      • Robert Hays
      • Mel Harris
      • Alan Rachins
    • 10User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Robert Hays
    Robert Hays
    • Tom Lowry
    Mel Harris
    Mel Harris
    • Karen Lowry
    Alan Rachins
    Alan Rachins
    • Ed
    Alana Austin
    Alana Austin
    • Liz Lowry
    Taylor Emerson
    Taylor Emerson
    • Widdy Lowry
    Betty White
    Betty White
    • Mrs. Krisper
    Robert Wagner
    Robert Wagner
    • Durham Haysworth
    Kurt Johnson
    • Marcel
    Cathy Fithian
    Cathy Fithian
    • Charlene Groper
    Ken Tipton
    Ken Tipton
    • Norman Groper
    Josh Dennis
    • Marvin Groper
    Desiree Yard
    • Brenda Groper
    Cole Stratton
    Cole Stratton
    • Phil
    Ryan A. Allen
    Ryan A. Allen
    • Fred
    Leon Russom
    Leon Russom
    • Farmer Jenkins
    Glenn Dunk
    • Frank
    Katy Barnhill
    • Lulu Botts
    Stephanie Gultarte
    • Veterinarian
    • Director
      • Paul Schneider
    • Writer
      • Larry Ketron
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    1lilacartwright

    This movie makes me want to kill myself

    I remember watching this movie as a child and the dog dying was traumatizing.

    First of all, this movie's plot sucks, second of all, who would obviously show a puppy dying in a children's movie, third of all, this makes me want to die

    Rip puppy 2001-2001 You will terrorize children for ever and it's not even your fault
    8eagle1-8

    Cute

    It's not deep, it's not intense, but it's an adorable family movie. The puppies are cute (what else would they be?) and the morals of the movie are very kid-friendly. Among other things, the movie teaches the importance of determination, forgiveness, and a lack of selfishness. All in all, I'd say- not bad!
    5archiekershaw

    Perfect for families, a guilty pleasure!

    2001's The Retrievers is a very pleasant film with plenty of heart and warmth, it's harmless and fun. Not necessarily a groundbreaker but who said the film makers' intentions were to make another Old Yeller?! The cast is very good and almost always a believable family unit, always working together as a team but there decisions are sometimes very silly like after giving all there dog's puppies away soon after they decide they want them all back so go on a quest to bring them home from the buyers as if everybody does that! Robert Hays stars in the film in a very similar role to his Character in Disney's Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey and he's just as endearing and likeable. Betty White shows up in a very minor role but a good one for any fans of The Golden Girls.

    The film is absolutely perfect for families and Playful adults, luckily it can be found on YouTube and on DVD & VHS!
    6collie-zoya

    Lovely dog movie - though bad story!

    I enjoyed the movie twice, it's a simple story about a stray Golden Retriever who seemed to be pregnant. Gives birth to 8 healthy pups. Parents happy, kids happy... Selling the puppies, then a whole adventure to get them back, cause little Bejamin of the family wants all pups back.

    Though I don't like it how they make it look all so easy to raise puppies and to simply getting all of them back from the buyers. In real life, no one would consider to keep all puppies! Those 8 weeks that the puppies are with their mother is already lots of work, and I hate to see how this movie gives a bad impression of it all!

    This movie gives a reason for puppy mills to keep existing. Cause everybody wants a (cheap) puppy after watching movies like this!

    I don't have much more to say about this movie, I just won't recommend this to people with young children whom are not planning to have a dog. Cause your kids will drive you crazy after seeing this!!!
    6Pegasus-Realm

    Cute fun.

    I'll agree, it's not the best acting or plot, it's not intense or exciting... and I actually really like both Robert Hays and Mel Harris... but there's only so much you can do with a bland script.

    Despite that, it is a sweet little family film. It's enjoyable to watch and should be a must see for dog lovers, especially if you have a thing for Golden Retrievers. One of the few films out there these day that can be watched as a family movie with younger kids as well. I think even our dogs enjoyed it, the first time we saw it on TV, our Golden was staring at the TV wagging her tail and whining whenever a puppy cried. LOL

    While it will never win awards or keep anyone on the edge of their seats, for a cable made for TV movie and a light family safe movie, it's cute and sweet. You have to enjoy the antics of the dogs and smile.

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    • Release date
      • July 30, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Retrievers
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Jungled Digital Film Company
      • Tag Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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