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Mes vies de chien

Original title: A Dog's Purpose
  • 2017
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
84K
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POPULARITY
3,674
363
Josh Gad in Mes vies de chien (2017)
The story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love.
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A dog discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. Reincarnated as multiple canines over the course of five decades, the lovable p... Read allA dog discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. Reincarnated as multiple canines over the course of five decades, the lovable pooch develops an unbreakable bond with Ethan.A dog discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. Reincarnated as multiple canines over the course of five decades, the lovable pooch develops an unbreakable bond with Ethan.

  • Director
    • Lasse Hallström
  • Writers
    • W. Bruce Cameron
    • Cathryn Michon
    • Audrey Wells
  • Stars
    • Josh Gad
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Peggy Lipton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    84K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,674
    363
    • Director
      • Lasse Hallström
    • Writers
      • W. Bruce Cameron
      • Cathryn Michon
      • Audrey Wells
    • Stars
      • Josh Gad
      • Dennis Quaid
      • Peggy Lipton
    • 473User reviews
    • 127Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

    Videos28

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    Bryce Dallas Howard Talks Shelby the Dog and Playing Non-Human Characters
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    Bryce Dallas Howard Talks Shelby the Dog and Playing Non-Human Characters
    Bryce Dallas Howard Talks Shelby the Dog and Playing Non-Human Characters
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    Bryce Dallas Howard Talks Shelby the Dog and Playing Non-Human Characters
    A Dog's Purpose
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    A Dog's Purpose: Ethan Asks Hannah To Go On A Date
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    A Dog's Purpose: Ethan Asks Hannah To Go On A Date
    A Dog's Purpose: Maya Tries To Get Tino To Chase A Ball
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    A Dog's Purpose: Maya Tries To Get Tino To Chase A Ball

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    Josh Gad
    Josh Gad
    • Bailey
    • (voice)
    • …
    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • Adult Ethan
    Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton
    • Adult Hannah
    Bryce Gheisar
    Bryce Gheisar
    • Ethan - 8 Years Old
    KJ Apa
    KJ Apa
    • Teen Ethan
    Juliet Rylance
    Juliet Rylance
    • Ethan's Mom
    Luke Kirby
    Luke Kirby
    • Ethan's Dad
    Gabrielle Rose
    Gabrielle Rose
    • Grandma Fran
    Michael Bofshever
    Michael Bofshever
    • Grandpa Bill
    Britt Robertson
    Britt Robertson
    • Teen Hannah
    Logan Miller
    Logan Miller
    • Todd
    Kirby Howell-Baptiste
    Kirby Howell-Baptiste
    • Maya
    Pooch Hall
    Pooch Hall
    • Al
    John Ortiz
    John Ortiz
    • Carlos
    Nicole LaPlaca
    Nicole LaPlaca
    • Wendi
    Primo Allon
    Primo Allon
    • Victor
    Peter Kelamis
    Peter Kelamis
    • Dad's Boss
    Caroline Cave
    Caroline Cave
    • Boss's Wife
    • Director
      • Lasse Hallström
    • Writers
      • W. Bruce Cameron
      • Cathryn Michon
      • Audrey Wells
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews473

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    7evrivali

    Surprisingly good

    I don't really get why this movie was so badly reviewed. I enjoyed it and I don't get what was so bad to gain such negative publicity. It was heartwarming and entertaining and had some pretty funny and touching moments. Okay I get that this whole dog thing is kind of overused in cinema today and it is just an easy way to make the audience more emotional and touched but you already knew that when you went to the cinema to watch a movie called 'A Dog's purpose' right? Plus this is not exactly the case with this one. It talks about unconditional love and the importance of a friend in every stage of a person's life especially when that person lives in a dysfunctional family or has other problems with it's personal life. I am not trying to say that this movie is a masterpiece it is still guilty for clichés and some stupid scenes here and there but these are things you can not avoid. So yes I recommend it to the simplest among us. It is an easy movie to watch at any time and it will be very entertaining for those who are not very used to watching movies.
    8michaelbuday-65018

    Ignore PETA and their smear campaign. This is a wonderful film for the entire family

    This is a wonderful, heartwarming film about a dog that lives several lives with different families via reincarnation. Oh yes, and the dog is the narrator too.

    A little hokey? Yes.

    A perfect film? No.

    Does it satisfy the needs for parents wanting to take their kids to a film that celebrates how awesome dogs are? YES.

    Will dog loving audiences enjoy this film, absolutely.

    Given all the bad press and reviews of this film, I was expecting the theatre to be empty, but it was packed. Further, everyone applauded at the end. And it deserved that because it was fun and brought smiles and tears aplenty.
    10kategcom

    great heartwarming film

    those who have read this book will not be disappointed, as always the book is still better than the movie, but for a movie based on a great book, they did a really good job. the story is heartwarming, and has a few tearful moments, but all in all, it was a happy ending. as someone who almost always cries at the sad movies, i give this a 3 tissue warning. i truly enjoyed this book, and all W. Bruce Cameron's books, and the idea of making a movie from such a great book is always troubling, but the process here was well done. the actors representing the characters did a great job of embodying the personalities, and no one can complain about Josh Gad voicing the many lives of the dog. bravo to the producers and the director for doing such a good job with the story,
    10matthewbabstock

    Great Movie!

    I know, the scandal video made the movie's reputation go down drastically, but this movie is great! The dog wasn't actually harmed at all during filming, so there's nothing to worry about. The movie left me feeling happy. The movie was very enjoyable and I would recommend that you go and see it. The movie was very touching. I hope this movie does well because a lot of time and effort was put into it, and it did pay off, but the video stupid TMZ posted made people come and review this movie based on the scandal, before they had even SEEN the movie.I also recommend that especially dog lovers/animal lovers go see the movie because it's more understandable from an animal lovers/owners point of view.
    7paul_m_haakonsen

    It will make you laugh and it will make you cry...

    I was recommended to watch "A Dog's Purpose" as it was allegedly a very emotional and touching story. So with that in mind, I tracked down the 2017 movie and gave it a go.

    Right, well I must say that I am somewhat conflicted as to what to think of the movie. On one hand it was an emotional movie, true. And yeah, it is a movie that will have the audience in tears, no doubt about that. But on the other hand, then I feel that the part of having the movie broken down into segments, with the dog returning to live different lives was sort of strange, and the two middle segments where the dog returned as a police dog and a pet to a lonely woman was fully and wholeheartedly there solely as serving as filling for the movie being able to pass as a feature length movie. These two segments served absolutely no purpose to the story, as the heart of the story was the bond and connection between the dog Bailey and its owner Ethan.

    The voice over for the dog really worked quite well, because it was done rather nicely, without keeping it sappy or as a comedy aspect. It really helped bring the dog Bailey to life on the screen and gave it so much more personality and made it all the more lovable and easy to bond with the dog.

    The acting in the movie was good, and it was especially K.J. Apa (playing teenaged Ethan) and Dennis Quaid (playing adult Ethan) whom carried the movie with their performances. But the dogs really stole the show, especially the two dogs that were around the Ethan characters in the various stages of his life.

    "A Dog's Purpose" is definitely a family movie, and one that is quite worth taking the time to sit down and watch. Just ensure that you have to tissue within reach, because this is a tearjerker of a movie. I am rating the movie 7 out of 10 stars because this is the type of movie that hits straight to the center of the heart and stays with you.

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    • Trivia
      Before theatrical release, controversy arose when behind-the-scenes footage surfaced and appeared to show a distressed dog being forcibly submerged in turbulent pool water during filming. As a result of the leaked footage, the filmmakers chose to cancel the U.S. premiere. Controversially, on February 4, 2017, the American Humane Association stated that the footage was misleadingly edited and no abuse occurred.
    • Goofs
      In 1961 or '2, Ethan is shown reading an apparently new issue of Captain America. This series had been out of print since 1953, until it was revived by Marvel Comics in 1964.
    • Quotes

      Bailey: [trailer only] I had a purpose, I was needed again and again and again. With each new life I was learning a new lesson.

    • Connections
      Featured in Fuck You, It's January!!!: Fuck You, It's Forever!!! (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Oh Carolina
      Written by Justin Tapp

      Performed by Keith "Soul" Simmons

      Courtesy of BMG Production Music

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 2017 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • India
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La razón de estar contigo
    • Filming locations
      • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Walden Media
      • Amblin Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $22,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $64,508,620
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,222,810
      • Jan 29, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $205,035,819
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
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      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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