Because of Winn-Dixie
2005, English. Directed by Wayne Wang.
Discover what happens when you go looking for a miracle and a miracle comes looking for you.
A girl, abandoned by her mother when she was three, moves to a small town in Florida with her father. There, she adopts an orphaned dog she names Winn-Dixie. The bond between the girl and her special companion brings together the people in a small Florida town and heals her own troubled relationship with her father.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 261 TMDB viewer ratings.
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Wayne WangDirector
- AnnaSophia RobbOpal
- Jeff DanielsPreacher
- Cicely TysonGloria Dump
- Eva Marie SaintMiss Franny
- Dave MatthewsOtis
- Courtney JinesAmanda Wilkenson
- Elle FanningSweety Pie Thomas
- Luke BenwardStevie Dewberry
- Nick PriceDunlap Dewberry
- B.J. HopperMr. Alfred
- Marca PriceMrs. Dewberry
- Lenore BanksMrs. Detweller
Details
- Released
- 18 February 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joan Singleton
- Budget
- $14M
- Box office
- $33M
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What Because of Winn-Dixie is based on
Because of Winn-Dixie is based on Because of Winn-Dixie, a 2000 novel by Kate DiCamillo, published by Candlewick Press.
Novel · 2000
Because of Winn-Dixie
By Kate DiCamillo
Published by Candlewick Press
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Because of Winn-Dixie: quick answers
Is Because of Winn-Dixie worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 261 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Because of Winn-Dixie?
Because of Winn-Dixie runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Because of Winn-Dixie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Because of Winn-Dixie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Because of Winn-Dixie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Because of Winn-Dixie is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Because of Winn-Dixie on?
Because of Winn-Dixie isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Because of Winn-Dixie?
If you liked Because of Winn-Dixie, try A Simple Twist of Fate, The Clique, Jesus Henry Christ.
Who directed Because of Winn-Dixie?
Because of Winn-Dixie (2005) was directed by Wayne Wang and stars AnnaSophia Robb, Jeff Daniels, Cicely Tyson.
What is Because of Winn-Dixie based on?
Because of Winn-Dixie is based on Because of Winn-Dixie, a 2000 novel by Kate DiCamillo, published by Candlewick Press.