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. Read critic reviews
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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. Read critic reviews
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: Drama, Adventure
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): $42.7M
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Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)
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