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Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero opens a vibrantly animated window into history with the surprisingly true -- and poignant -- tale of a distinguished canine combat veteran. Read critic reviews

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With World War I looming, Robert Conroy, a young Army private, adopts a stray, stump-tailed terrier. Conroy names his new friend Stubby and gives him a home, a family, and a chance to embark on the adventure that would define a century. The two quickly find themselves in the trenches of France and on the path to history. French soldier Gaston Baptiste befriends the man and dog and accompanies them along their epic journey through harsh conditions and incredible acts of courage.
  • Rating:
    PG (War Action|Some Thematic Elements)
  • Genre:
    kids and family, war, animation, adventure
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Richard Lanni
  • Producer:
    Laurent Rodon, Emily Cantrill
  • Writer:
    Richard Lanni, Mike Stokey II
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $3.1M
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  • Production Co:
    Fun Academy Motion Pictures

Cast & Crew

Logan Lerman
Robert Conroy
Voice
Helena Bonham Carter
Margaret Conroy
Voice
Gérard Depardieu
Gaston Baptiste
Voice
Jordan Beck
Elmer Olsen, Shopkeeper
Voice
Jim Pharr
Hans Schroeder, Col. Ty, Medic
Voice
Jason Ezzell
Sgt. Casburn
Voice
Nick Rulon
George S. Patton, Sentry
Voice
Brian Cook
General Edwards
Voice
Richard Lanni
Director
Richard Lanni
Screenwriter
Mike Stokey II
Screenwriter
Laurent Rodon
Producer
Emily Cantrill
Producer
Frank Lumpkin III
Executive Producer
Tom Sheehan
Executive Producer
Richard Lanni
Executive Producer
Mark Solomon
Film Editor
Patrick Doyle
Original Music
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Critic Reviews for Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero

All Critics (46) | Top Critics (15) | Fresh (41) | Rotten (5)

  • Delivered by rudimentary computer animation... Still, the central conceit is compelling.

    August 10, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

    Kevin Maher

    Times (UK)

  • Hats off to the chutzpah of the filmmakers behind this thoughtful if somewhat plodding effort, which will appeal largely to young (or young-at-heart) dog lovers cum budding war historians - not exactly a massive demographic.

    August 9, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

    Leslie Felperin

    Guardian

  • I'm glad to report that I not only saw the tale of a soldier and his loyal pooch through to the end; at one point, I used a shirt cuff to blot away the wet eyes.

    April 13, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

    Scott Marks

    San Diego Reader

  • By the moment when George S. Patton shows up and perches a proud Stubby atop his tank as the battle draws to a close, I had long surrendered.

    April 13, 2018 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

    Susan Wloszczyna

    RogerEbert.com

  • At 75 minutes, the resulting feature is the definition of slight, but just winsome and optimistic enough to justify itself.

    April 13, 2018 | Full Review…

    Inkoo Kang

    TheWrap

  • [T]he film is sufficiently intelligent and entertaining to engage most grown-ups and, no kidding, fascinate history buffs.

    April 13, 2018 | Full Review…

    Joe Leydon

    Variety
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