Marley & Me (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Marley & Me is a 2008 comedy drama directed by David Frankel, starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston. It is based on Marley & Me by John Grogan. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $255.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- David Frankel
- Original language
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English - Based on
- Marley & Me by John Grogan
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Marley & Me About?
The premise of Marley & Me without spoilers, adapted from Marley & Me by John Grogan. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A veterinary student and his young wife adopt a rambunctious Labrador Retriever puppy named Marley, believing he will be easy to train. Instead, Marley's boundless energy and mischievous behavior challenge their patience and test their relationship as they experience the joys and struggles of marriage and parenthood. Through years of hilarious mishaps and heartwarming moments, the family learns invaluable lessons about love, responsibility, and the enduring bond between humans and their pets.
Marley & Me Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- loss of pet
- animal
- marley the dog character
- grief
- blonde woman
- slimehouse
- motor vehicle
- car
- japanese car
- honda
- honda motor vehicle
- honda accord
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- honda odyssey
- toyota
- toyota motor vehicle
- toyota tercel
- swedish car
- volvo
- volvo car
- volvo motor vehicle
- volvo s80
- pet dog
- skinny dipping
- animals family
- female nudity
- woman swims nude
- female frontal nudity
- early miscarriage
- dog drama
- nudity
- reference to the philadelphia enquirer
- vacation
- miami florida
- snowstorm
- surprise birthday party
- surprise party
- michigan
- wedding day
- thunderstorm
- dog
- dog movie
- pet name in title
- dog running on beach
- dog swimming in ocean
- labrador retriever
- pet funeral
- heavily pregnant mother
- garage
- south florida
- quitting a job
Marley & Me Cast
Owen Wilson leads the cast, with Jennifer Aniston. Directed by David Frankel.
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Director David Frankel
More from David Frankel
More films directed by David Frankel, best-rated first: The Devil Wears Prada 2, Jerry and Marge Go Large, The Devil Wears Prada and One Chance.
Marley & Me Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Marley & Me 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 72% User score
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Marley & Me Plot Summary
What happens in Marley & Me 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
Soon after tying the knot, John Grogan and Jenny Grogan decide to escape the harsh Michigan winters and make a move to sunny South Florida. They land jobs as reporters at rival newspapers, with Jenny quickly receiving major front-page assignments at The Palm Beach Post. In contrast, John finds himself stuck writing obituaries and two-paragraph pieces covering mundane happenings like a fire at the local dump.
As John senses Jenny’s growing interest in motherhood, his friend and co-worker Sebastian Tunney suggests they adopt a dog to test their readiness for family life. They choose a lovable yellow Labrador from a litter, naming him Marley, after the famous reggae artist Bob Marley. Initially priced at $200, Marley becomes an instant handful, proving to be far more mischievous than they anticipated.
Full summary
The whole story of Marley & Me, scene by scene
Marley & Me Box Office
Marley & Me grossed $255.7 million worldwide. $143.2 million came from the US and Canada and $112.6 million (44%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$255.7M
- US & Canada
- $143.2M
- International
- $112.6M
Marley & Me Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Marley & Me.
How Well Do You Know Marley & Me?
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 prompted John to adopt a dog?
Cars in Marley & Me
32 cars on screen, including the 1989 Honda Accord and the 1998 Honda Odyssey.
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1999 Volvo S80 Important role
Marley & Me Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Marley and Me” and “Marley e Eu”.
- Also known as
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- Marley and Me
- Marley e Eu
- 马利与我
- 馬利與我
- Marley et moi
- Marley y Yo
- Marley und Ich
- Марлі і я
- Una pareja de tres
- Марли и ја
- Marley & Ich
- Marley meg én
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- Marley & moi
- Io & Marley
- Marley ve Ben
- Marley & Eu
- Marley och jag
- Марли и я
- 马利和我
- Marley a já
- Marley i Ja
- Μάρλεϊ: Ένας Μεγάλος Μπελάς
- מארלי ואני
- Eu și Marley
- マーリー 世界一おバカな犬が教えてくれたこと
- Марлі та я
- Марли и аз
- Mārlijs un es
- 말리와 나
- Marley in jaz, მარლი და მე
- Marley và Tôi
- Marley a ja
- จอมป่วนหน้าซื่อ
- Marley ja mina
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Marley & Me FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Marley & Me, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Marley & Me?
Marley & Me runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Marley & Me released?
Marley & Me was released on December 25, 2008.
Who directed Marley & Me?
Marley & Me was directed by David Frankel.
More films by David Frankel Who is in the cast of Marley & Me?
Marley & Me stars Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston.
How much did Marley & Me make at the box office?
Marley & Me grossed $255.7 million worldwide ($143.2 million domestic, $112.6 million international).
How is Marley & Me rated?
Marley & Me has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 53 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Marley & Me based on a book?
Yes. Marley & Me is adapted from Marley & Me by John Grogan.
Does Marley & Me have a post-credit scene?
No. Marley & Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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