A Dog's Purpose (2017): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Dog's Purpose is a 2017 adventure drama directed by Lasse Hallstrom. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $205 million worldwide on a $22 million budget. Critics gave it 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Lasse Hallstrom
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $22M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Dog's Purpose About?
The premise of A Dog's Purpose without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Through multiple reincarnations across five decades, a devoted dog seeks to discover the purpose of its existence, forming deep connections with various humans. Each life brings a unique experience and a renewed sense of purpose, often intertwined with a special bond with a boy named Ethan. The dog's journey explores themes of love, loyalty, and the enduring impact we have on one another's lives.
A Dog's Purpose Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- deflated football
- reincarnation
- dog
- dog drama
- grandparents
- firecracker
- animal narrator
- donkey
- football
- motor vehicle
- car
- u.s. car
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- chevrolet
- chevrolet motor vehicle
- chevrolet impala the car
- chevrolet impala
- male police officer
- police
- police officer
- animals family
- no opening credits
- pet owner relationship
- dog movie
- mother son relationship
- high school football
- farm
- death of protagonist
- dogcatcher
- puppy
- police dog
- teenage girl
- teenage boy
- house on fire
- husband wife relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- father son conflict
- father son relationship
- alcoholic father
- 2010s
- 1990s
- 1980s
- 1970s
- 1960s
- narrated by a dog
- narrated by character
- singing in a car
- based on novel
The Director of A Dog's Purpose
Directed by Lasse Hallstrom.
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Director Lasse Hallstrom
More from Lasse Hallstrom
More films directed by Lasse Hallstrom, best-rated first: My Life as a Dog, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, The Hoax and The Hundred-Foot Journey.
A Dog's Purpose Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Dog's Purpose 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 35% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 76% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
1.4K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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A Dog's Purpose Plot Summary
What happens in A Dog's Purpose from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with Bailey, narrated by Josh Gad, sharing his journey through life as a dog. He starts as a newborn puppy seeking milk from his mother, eventually rummaging through garbage with his siblings. Sadly, two men capture him, placing him in a vehicle destined for the city pound, and it becomes clear the vehicle is outdated. It is hinted that he faces an untimely fate there.
Full summary
The whole story of A Dog's Purpose, scene by scene
A Dog's Purpose Box Office & Budget
A Dog's Purpose grossed $205 million worldwide on a $22 million budget, 9.3 times what it cost. $64.5 million came from the US and Canada and $140.5 million (69%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$205M
9.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $64.5M
- International
- $140.5M
- Budget
- $22M
A Dog's Purpose Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Bailey Returns to Ethan
How Well Do You Know A Dog's Purpose?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What breed is the dog primarily featured in the movie?
Cars in A Dog's Purpose
49 cars on screen, including the 1963 Chevrolet Impala and the 1961 Rambler Classic Cross Country.
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1963 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
1961 Rambler Classic Cross Country Important role -
1970 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Minor role -
1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role
A Dog's Purpose Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Bailey - Ein Freund fürs Leben” and “僕のワンダフル・ライフ”.
- Also known as
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- Bailey - Ein Freund fürs Leben
- 僕のワンダフル・ライフ
- Câinele, adevăratul meu prieten
- Mes vies de chien
- Egy kutya négy élete
- Quatro Vidas de um Cachorro
- Tu mejor amigo
- Ο Καλύτερος Φίλος Μου
- Juntos Para Sempre
- Qua la zampa!
- Собачья жизнь
- Життя і мета собаки
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- Psí poslání
- 為了與你相遇
- Кучешки живот
- Can Dostum
- Smisao života jednog psa
- נשמה של כלב
- Šuns tikslas
- La razón de estar contigo
- Był Sobie Pies
- 一条狗的使命
- Смисао живота једног пса
- Bailey - en ven for livet
- Suņa dzīves jēga
- Psia duša
- 베일리 어게인
- 再見亦是狗朋友
- Pasji smisel življenja
- หมา เป้าหมาย และเด็กชายของผม
- Mục Đích Sống Của Một Chú Chó, ძაღლური ცხოვრება
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A Dog's Purpose FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Dog's Purpose, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Dog's Purpose?
A Dog's Purpose runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was A Dog's Purpose released?
A Dog's Purpose was released on January 27, 2017.
Who directed A Dog's Purpose?
A Dog's Purpose was directed by Lasse Hallstrom.
More films by Lasse Hallstrom How much did A Dog's Purpose make at the box office?
A Dog's Purpose grossed $205 million worldwide ($64.5 million domestic, $140.5 million international) on a budget of $22 million.
How is A Dog's Purpose rated?
A Dog's Purpose has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Does A Dog's Purpose have a post-credit scene?
No. A Dog's Purpose has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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