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A Dog's Way Home may not quite be a family-friendly animal drama fan's best friend, but this canine adventure is no less heartwarming for its familiarity. Read critic reviews

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As a puppy, Bella finds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon finds herself on an epic 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner. Along the way, the lost but spirited dog touches the lives of an orphaned mountain lion, a down-on-his-luck veteran and some friendly strangers who happen to cross her path.
  • Rating:
    PG (Some Peril|Language|Thematic Elements)
  • Genre:
    kids and family, drama, adventure
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Charles Martin Smith
  • Producer:
    Gavin Polone
  • Writer:
    W. Bruce Cameron, Cathryn Michon
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $42.0M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Bona Film Group, Pariah, Columbia Pictures Corporation
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Ashley Judd
Terri
Jonah Hauer-King
Lucas
Edward James Olmos
Axel
Alexandra Shipp
Olivia
Chris Bauer
Kurch
Barry Watson
Gavin
Wes Studi
Captain Mica
Bryce Dallas Howard
Bella
Voice
Motell Foster
Taylor
John Cassini
Chuck
Charles Martin Smith
Director
W. Bruce Cameron
Screenwriter
Cathryn Michon
Screenwriter
Gavin Polone
Producer
Robert J. Dohrmann
Executive Producer
T.D. Jakes
Executive Producer
Derrick Williams
Executive Producer
Yu Dong
Executive Producer
Jeffrey Chan
Executive Producer
Peter Menzies Jr.
Cinematographer
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