Max

Critics Consensus

Max has good intentions and tries to hearken back to classic family-friendly features, but its disjointed, manipulative plot overwhelms the efforts of its talented human and canine stars.

38%

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After U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott is killed in Afghanistan, Max, his highly trained service dog, is too traumatized to remain in service. Back in the U.S., Kyle's family adopts the dog, but teenage brother Justin (Josh Wiggins) has problems of his own and doesn't want the animal. However, Max may be Justin's only chance to learn what really happened to his brother. With the help of a dog-savvy friend, Justin and Max begin to bond, and set out to unravel the mystery of Kyle's death.
  • Rating:
    PG (Brief Language|Action/Violence|Peril|Some Thematic Elements)
  • Genre:
    adventure, drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Boaz Yakin
  • Producer:
    Karen Rosenfelt, Ken Blancato
  • Writer:
    Boaz Yakin, Sheldon Lettich
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $$42,656,255
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Sunswept Entertainment
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast

Josh Wiggins
as Justin Wincott
Lauren Graham
as Pamela
Thomas Haden Church
as Ray
Jay Hernandez
as Sergeant Reyes
Luke Kleintank
as Tyler Harne
Robbie Amell
as Kyle Wincott
Mia Xitlali
as Carmen
Dejon LaQuake
as Chuy
Owen Harn
as Deputy Stack
Joseph Julian Soria
as Emilio
Raymond W. Beal
as Animal Control Handler #1/Marine
Edgar Arreola
as Cartel Leader
Jason A. Davis
as Police Officer
Pete Burris
as S-2 Major
Miles Mussenden
as Captain
Joan Q. Scott
as Blue-Haired Lady
Andrene Ward-Hammond
as Receptionist
Ian Gregg
as Latino Kid
Thomas LaMarche
as Bike Teen #1
Alex Schuler
as Bike Teen #2
Zarina Aurah
as Afghan Village Woman
Varkas Everest
as Afghan Village Man #1
Nazareth Dairian
as Afghan Village Man #2
Naim Alherimi
as Afghan Village Man #3
Issa Alherimi
as Afghan Village Man #4
Zeeko Zaki
as Afghan Policeman
David Flores
as Bike Kid #1
Eduardo Ramirez Gonzalez
as Cartel Guy
Ethan Alexander McGee
as Bike Kid #2
Khamary Grant
as Bike Kid #3
Hayley Alexis Joplin
as Bike Park Teen
Nik Allen
as Moving Truck Driver
Carlos
as Max
Jack Solomon
as Marine Dog Handler
Sean Archulet
as Highway Patrol Officer
Christian Brunetti
as Alpha Team Leader/Marine
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Audience Reviews for Max

  • Dec 20, 2015
    I like the homage to the veterans and serving dogs this movie boasts, but it is predictable at times. Great young cast they make you laugh. The interaction between the dog and boy is quite believable and well done.
    Jarrin R Super Reviewer
  • Dec 15, 2015
    Entertaining and fun, Max is an inspirational family film. The story follows a military dog who's slated to be put down after going feral in the wake of a firefight in Afghanistan, ,but he's rescued by the family of his former handler and retrained. The plot's pretty clichéd and predictable, yet it kind of works; giving the audience what they want (animal and family bonding and healing together). Still, the kid is kind of annoying at times and the subplot about black market arms dealing is rather contrived. However, despite its little problems, Max is a solid film with a positive message about friendship and bravery.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Jul 15, 2015
    This plays out like a made for TV movie but it is still endearing and has a human tale to tell with a lot of heart. Max is undoubtedly the star of the movie and if you have seen any animal movie you know what to expect from this. Still enjoyable though.
    Ian W Super Reviewer
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