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Marley & Me: The Puppy Years (2011): Cast & Plot

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Marley & Me: The Puppy Years is a 2011 family comedy directed by Michael Damian, starring Grayson Russell as Marley (voice), Donnelly Rhodes and Travis Turner. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Marley & Me: The Puppy Years (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Michael Damian
Genres
Comedy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Marley & Me: The Puppy Years About?

The premise of Marley & Me: The Puppy Years without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The world’s worst dog returns, now voiced with a frisky attitude. Follow Marley through his mischievous puppy years alongside his summer friend Bodie Grogan as they tumble through a neighborhood dog contest, outsmarting Dobermans, Shepherds and Collies while winning over everyone with their lovable antics.

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Cast & crew

Marley & Me: The Puppy Years Cast & Characters

Grayson Russell leads the cast as Marley (voice), with Donnelly Rhodes as Grogan and Travis Turner as Bodi Grogan. Directed by Michael Damian; 30 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Marley & Me: The Puppy Years Plot Summary

What happens in Marley & Me: The Puppy Years from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Marley, Grayson Russell is a puppy who many people label the world’s worst dog, and his rambunctious nature pulls in Bodi Grogan, Travis Turner, a young boy who ends up spending time with his grandfather Fred Grogan, Donnelly Rhodes, while his mother Carol Grogan, Chelah Horsdal is away on a business trip. The household is a mix of affection and strict routine, with Grandpa pushing Bodi to stick to chores and follow the rules even as Marley’s mischief keeps tugging everyone toward chaos and laughter. This uneasy balance becomes the backdrop for a plan that could change everything for both the boy and the dog.

Full summary

The whole story of Marley & Me: The Puppy Years, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Marley & Me: The Puppy Years?

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 is the name of the rambunctious puppy that many people label 'the world's worst dog'?

Cars

Cars in Marley & Me: The Puppy Years

6 cars on screen, including the 1956 Mercury Montclair and the 2010 Ford Transit Connect.

All 6 cars
  • 1956 Mercury Montclair in Marley & Me: The Puppy Years 1956 Mercury Montclair Important role
  • 2010 Ford Transit Connect in Marley & Me: The Puppy Years 2010 Ford Transit Connect Minor role
  • 2006 Hummer H3 in Marley & Me: The Puppy Years 2006 Hummer H3 Minor role
  • 2005 Volvo S60 in Marley & Me: The Puppy Years 2005 Volvo S60 Minor role
Details

Marley & Me: The Puppy Years Also Known As

29 alternative titles, including “Marley & Me: The Terrible 2's” and “Marley and Me: The Puppy Years”.

Also known as
  • Marley & Me: The Terrible 2's
  • Marley and Me: The Puppy Years
  • Una pareja de tres
  • Los años cachorros
  • Marley y Yo 2 Los Años del Cachorro
  • Marley und Ich II - Der frechste Welpe der Welt
  • Marley yo 2
  • 马利和我:小狗岁月
  • Marley e Eu 2: Filhote Encrenqueiro
  • Marley & Ich 2 - Der frechste Welpe der Welt
  • Marley ve Ben Gençlik Yılları
  • Una pareja de tres: Los años cachorros
+17 more
  • Marley meg én: A kölyökévek
  • Marley & moi 2
  • Io & Marley 2 - Il terribile
  • Marley & Me 2 - Pentuvuodet
  • Marley & Me: De første hundeår
  • Marley & jag - De första hundåren
  • Марли и я 2
  • Марлі та я 2
  • Marley & Eu 2 - Filhote Encrenqueiro
  • Марли и аз: Кутрешки години
  • Mārlijs un es 2
  • Marley y Yo 2
  • Marley i ja: Szczenięce lata
  • 말리와 나 2
  • Eu și Marley: Anii de cățeluș
  • Marley a já: Štěněcí léta
  • Marley et moi 2

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Marley & Me: The Puppy Years FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Marley & Me: The Puppy Years, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Marley & Me: The Puppy Years?

Marley & Me: The Puppy Years runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Marley & Me: The Puppy Years released?

Marley & Me: The Puppy Years was released on June 1, 2011.

Who directed Marley & Me: The Puppy Years?

Marley & Me: The Puppy Years was directed by Michael Damian.

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Who is in the cast of Marley & Me: The Puppy Years?

Marley & Me: The Puppy Years stars Grayson Russell as Marley (voice), Donnelly Rhodes as Grogan and Travis Turner as Bodi Grogan, among 30 credited actors.

Does Marley & Me: The Puppy Years have a post-credit scene?

No. Marley & Me: The Puppy Years has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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