A Dog's Way Home

2019, Kids & family/Adventure, 1h 36m

79 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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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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Movie Info

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 & family, Adventure, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Charles Martin Smith
  • Producer:
    Gavin Polone
  • Writer:
    W. Bruce Cameron, Cathryn Michon
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $42.0M
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  • Distributor:
    Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
  • 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 Gyn Foster
Taylor
John Cassini
Chuck
Brian Markinson
Gunter
Patrick Gallagher
Teo
Broadus Mattison
Mack
Rolando Boyce
Drew
Charles Martin Smith
Director
W. Bruce Cameron
Screenwriter
Cathryn Michon
Screenwriter
Gavin Polone
Producer
Robert J. Dohrmann
Executive Producer
Thomas Dexter Jakes Sr.
Executive Producer
Derrick Williams
Executive Producer
Dong Yu
Executive Producer
Jeffrey Chan
Executive Producer
Peter Menzies Jr.
Cinematography
Debra Neil-Fisher
Film Editing
David S. Clark
Film Editing
Sabrina Plisco
Film Editing
Mychael Danna
Original Music
Eric Fraser
Production Design
Racquel Roper
Art Director
Zoe Jirik
Set Decoration
Monique Prudhomme
Costume Design
John Papsidera
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