A homeless veteran leaves his dying dog and best friend, Duke, on the doorstep of an animal clinic. The dedicated staff nurse Duke back to health, and then launch a campaign to locate the ve... Read allA homeless veteran leaves his dying dog and best friend, Duke, on the doorstep of an animal clinic. The dedicated staff nurse Duke back to health, and then launch a campaign to locate the veteran and re-unite him with his best pal.A homeless veteran leaves his dying dog and best friend, Duke, on the doorstep of an animal clinic. The dedicated staff nurse Duke back to health, and then launch a campaign to locate the veteran and re-unite him with his best pal.
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OMG, I was bawling like a baby. Not a typical romance story that Hallmark is known for, but a heartwarming must watch nonetheless.
Missed this one back in 2012. Thank you Hallmark Drama for airing this wonderful movie again! It's not your typical Hallmark movie - no human love story. It's about the struggles of Veterans. It about PTSD. It's about loyalty. It's about facing your fears. It's about forgiveness. But most if all - it's about the relationship between man and dog. I watched it on our DVR - and saved it for my hubby to watch. He loved it too. Great story ... and Steven Weber is amazing in a non-comedic role (which we seldom see him in). Highly recommend watching it whenever it's available on TV.
Being dog lovers and doggie parents, I don't know how we ever missed this movie. But, it was well worth the wait.
At some point during a movie (even Hallmark), one of us usually doses off - but not this movie.
Since I cried through most of the movie, I wouldn't really classify it as a comedy - but there were many funny parts.
LOVED Duke!!!! 🐾👍🐾
At some point during a movie (even Hallmark), one of us usually doses off - but not this movie.
Since I cried through most of the movie, I wouldn't really classify it as a comedy - but there were many funny parts.
LOVED Duke!!!! 🐾👍🐾
Popcorn is all that's needed with this gem. It's a wonderful heart warming archive, needless to say, a cherishiable and heart warming movie that anyone can enjoy. Such a good film, such a nice film. I can't wait to see it and watch it over and over again. I love this movie, it's what I'm tryna say. Popcorn of a flick, yup. There's nothing better than a dog finding one family it searched for. Nothing greater. Just one. One everybody can work with, and hope with, and help with. Nothing greater. Better. Nicer. Finer. No candy needed, it's all what a person can enjoy in a movie, just needs popcorn.
Dog movies have a tendency to make me reach for the tissue box. No, not necessarily when they're sad, but because of the heartwarming feeling dogs generally generate. I'm a HUGE dog lover!
'A Dog named Duke' is inspired by a true story, and tells the story of Terry Pulaski (Steven Weber), a war veteran recovering from an injury. Terry's wife, Bethany (Kendall Cross) is a teacher, and when a dog one day simply walks into her class, she takes him home. Terry immediately takes a liking in Duke. When Terry receives word he can't return to Service because of his injury, he is devastated. The agony and memories of war causes tension between him and Bethany.
The film then jumps ahead ten years, and Terry is separated, homeless and living in a trailer - with Duke still by his side. However, when Duke suddenly gets sick and Terry doesn't have money for the Vet, Terry's life is shattered. He decides to leave Duke on the Vet's doorstep.
The story then revolves around the Vet - and Terry's daughter - trying to find Terry again. What follows is a heartwarming story destined to make you reach for the tissue box! This movie is about so much more than just a dog, and it's beautiful. I loved every character, and I especially enjoyed Steven Weber's emotional performance as Terry.
'A Dog named Duke' is inspired by a true story, and tells the story of Terry Pulaski (Steven Weber), a war veteran recovering from an injury. Terry's wife, Bethany (Kendall Cross) is a teacher, and when a dog one day simply walks into her class, she takes him home. Terry immediately takes a liking in Duke. When Terry receives word he can't return to Service because of his injury, he is devastated. The agony and memories of war causes tension between him and Bethany.
The film then jumps ahead ten years, and Terry is separated, homeless and living in a trailer - with Duke still by his side. However, when Duke suddenly gets sick and Terry doesn't have money for the Vet, Terry's life is shattered. He decides to leave Duke on the Vet's doorstep.
The story then revolves around the Vet - and Terry's daughter - trying to find Terry again. What follows is a heartwarming story destined to make you reach for the tissue box! This movie is about so much more than just a dog, and it's beautiful. I loved every character, and I especially enjoyed Steven Weber's emotional performance as Terry.
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- GoofsWhen the movie states "Ten Years Later", Duke has not aged visibly.
- ConnectionsReferences Mayberry R.F.D. (1968)
- SoundtracksBreak
Written by John McMillan (ASCAP)
Performed by John McMillan
Published by Beach Path Music (ASCAP)
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