Year of the Dog (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Year of the Dog is a 2007 comedy drama starring John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon and Peter Sarsgaard. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $1.6 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2008. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Vantage
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Year of the Dog About?
The premise of Year of the Dog without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Peggy is a cheerful and spirited secretary living a comfortable life with her beloved dog, Pencil. When Pencil unexpectedly passes away, Peggy is devastated and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. She must confront her grief and undergo a profound personal transformation to overcome the loss and find her way forward.
Year of the Dog Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- american society for the prevention of cruelty to animals
- maltese dog
- female protagonist
- dog
- love
- office
- neighbor
- vegan
- secretary
- animal rights
- dog lover
- xanax
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- weapon collection
- watching tv
- voice over narration
- urination
- turkey the bird
- trust
- trespassing
- trauma
- toxic poisoning
- tofu
- thief
- theft
- teeth
- tears
- supermarket
- subjective camera
- stuffed animal
- store clerk
- spoken e mail
- sheep
- seizure of property
- sandwich
- sadness
- robbery
- restaurant
- rescue
- poultry farm
- poisoning
- pill
- photograph
- pet
- petition
- peta
- pastry
- park
- parenting
- office worker
- new year's eve
Year of the Dog Cast
John C. Reilly leads the cast, with Molly Shannon and Peter Sarsgaard.
Year of the Dog Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Year of the Dog 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 54% User score
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Year of the Dog Plot Summary
What happens in Year of the Dog from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Based on the address on the checks that Peggy writes, we find her situated somewhere in sunny California. Peggy, living alone with her beagle, Pencil, works as a secretary in a dull cubicle for a man named Robin, who seems to lack confidence in his role at a suburban office building.
During one of her visits to her brother, Pier, his wife Bret, and their adorable young children, Lissie—a spirited first-grader—and baby Benjy, tensions arise when Lissie becomes jealous of the stuffed animal Peggy brings for Benjy, insisting on keeping it for herself. Although Lissie is generally a good-natured girl, the conflict reveals a glimpse of the strife Peggy faces in her familial interactions.
Full summary
The whole story of Year of the Dog, scene by scene
Year of the Dog Box Office
Year of the Dog grossed $1.6 million worldwide. $1.5 million came from the US and Canada and $66,096 (4%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.6M
- US & Canada
- $1.5M
- International
- $66.1K
Year of the Dog Awards & Nominations
Year of the Dog earned 1 award nomination, including Best Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2008.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Best Screenplay
Year of the Dog Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Year of the Dog.
How Well Do You Know Year of the Dog?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What kind of animal companion does Peggy primarily care for?
Cars in Year of the Dog
12 cars on screen, including the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt and the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Main role -
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1987 Ford Bronco Important role -
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 500 W164 Important role
Year of the Dog Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Kutya éve” and “El año del perro”.
- Also known as
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- Kutya éve
- El año del perro
- Das Jahr des Hundes
- A kutya éve
- Amor Pra Cachorro
- שנת הכלב
- L'anno del cane
- Год собаки
- 狗年
- ทั้งหัวใจ...ให้เจ้าตูบ
- Рік собаки
- سال سگ
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Movies Like Year of the Dog
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dog Days, Dog and Wiener-Dog.
Year of the Dog FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Year of the Dog, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Year of the Dog?
Year of the Dog runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Year of the Dog released?
Year of the Dog was released on April 13, 2007.
Who is in the cast of Year of the Dog?
Year of the Dog stars John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon and Peter Sarsgaard.
How much did Year of the Dog make at the box office?
Year of the Dog grossed $1.6 million worldwide ($1.5 million domestic, $66,096 international).
How is Year of the Dog rated?
Year of the Dog has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 70 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Was Year of the Dog nominated for any awards?
Year of the Dog received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Year of the Dog have a post-credit scene?
No. Year of the Dog has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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