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Who Gets the Dog? (2016): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch

Who Gets the Dog? (2016) movie poster

Who Gets the Dog? is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Huck Botko, starring Alicia Silverstone as Olive Greene, Ryan Kwanten and Randall Batinkoff. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $827,884 worldwide. Stream it on Starz and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Who Gets the Dog? (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Huck Botko
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Who Gets the Dog? About?

The premise of Who Gets the Dog? without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After six years of marriage, Olive and Clay decide to separate, maintaining an amicable split. However, they both desire custody of their cherished dog, Wesley, leading them to a surprising legal battle. As they navigate the complexities of the court system and fight for their beloved pet, can Wesley help them find a way back to each other?

Where to watch

Where to Watch Who Gets the Dog?

Stream it on Starz and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

Streaming availability in the US, powered by JustWatch logo

Cast & crew

Who Gets the Dog? Cast & Characters

Alicia Silverstone leads the cast as Olive Greene, with Ryan Kwanten as Clay Lonnergan and Randall Batinkoff as Glenn Hannon. Directed by Huck Botko; 31 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Who Gets the Dog?

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Plot

Who Gets the Dog? Plot Summary

What happens in Who Gets the Dog? from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film centers on a divorcing couple, Dr Olive Greene Alicia Silverstone and Clay Lonnergan Ryan Kwanten, who are locked in a battle over the custody of their beloved dog, Wesley. Wesley, a golden Labrador, isn’t just a pet in their lives—he’s the shared heartbeat of their family, and both Olive and Clay fear losing the one thing that still anchors their connection.

Full summary

The whole story of Who Gets the Dog?, scene by scene

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Box office

Who Gets the Dog? Box Office

Who Gets the Dog? grossed $827,884 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$827.9K

International
$827.9K
Videos

Who Gets the Dog? Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Who Gets the Dog?.

WHO GETS THE DOG - Official US Trailer
Cars

Cars in Who Gets the Dog?

15 cars on screen, including the 2013 Chevrolet Spark and the 1981 Dodge Power Ram.

All 15 cars
  • 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Who Gets the Dog? 2013 Chevrolet Spark Important role
  • 1981 Dodge Power Ram in Who Gets the Dog? 1981 Dodge Power Ram Important role
  • 1997 Ford Econoline in Who Gets the Dog? 1997 Ford Econoline Important role
  • 1996 Toyota 4Runner in Who Gets the Dog? 1996 Toyota 4Runner Important role
Details

Who Gets the Dog? Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Розлучення з хвостом” and “후겟츠 웨슬리”.

Also known as
  • Розлучення з хвостом
  • 후겟츠 웨슬리
  • ¿Quién se queda con Wesley?
  • Cine ia câinele?
  • Имущество с хвостом
  • Qui Garde le Chien ?
  • A psa biorę ja
  • Wer kriegt den Hund?
  • Mozart, un cane per due
  • Um Cachorro Para Dois
  • 狗狗监护权
  • 毛小孩選邊站
+4 more
  • Pes na střídačku
  • Kutya egy szerelem
  • Kdo dobi psa?
  • ฮู เกตส์ เดอะ ด็อก

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FAQ

Who Gets the Dog? FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Who Gets the Dog?, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Who Gets the Dog??

Who Gets the Dog? runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Who Gets the Dog? released?

Who Gets the Dog? was released on September 13, 2016.

Who directed Who Gets the Dog??

Who Gets the Dog? was directed by Huck Botko.

More films by Huck Botko

Who is in the cast of Who Gets the Dog??

Who Gets the Dog? stars Alicia Silverstone as Olive Greene, Ryan Kwanten as Clay Lonnergan and Randall Batinkoff as Glenn Hannon, among 31 credited actors.

Where can I watch Who Gets the Dog??

In the US, Who Gets the Dog? is streaming on Starz and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Who Gets the Dog? make at the box office?

Who Gets the Dog? grossed $827,884 worldwide.

Does Who Gets the Dog? have a post-credit scene?

No. Who Gets the Dog? has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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