My Dog Skip
2000, English. Directed by Jay Russell.
Every family needs an optimist.
A shy boy is unable to make friends in Yazoo City, Mississippi in 1942, until his parents give him a terrier puppy for his ninth birthday. The dog, which he names Skip, becomes well known and loved throughout the community and enriches the life of the boy, Willie, as he grows into manhood.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 296 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch My Dog Skip
My Dog Skip isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Jay RussellDirector
- Frankie MunizWillie Morris
- Diane LaneEllen Morris
- Kevin BaconJack Morris
- Caitlin WachsRivers Applewhite
- Harry Connick Jr.Narrator
- Luke WilsonDink Jenkins
- Bradley CoryellBig Boy Wilkinson
- Daylan HoneycuttHenjie Henick
- Cody LinleySpit McGee
- Peter CrombieJunior Smalls
- Clint HowardMillard
- Elizabeth RiceRiver's Friend
Details
- Released
- 12 January 2000
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gail Gilchriest
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $36M
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What My Dog Skip is based on
My Dog Skip is based on My Dog Skip (1995).
1995
My Dog Skip
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My Dog Skip: quick answers
Is My Dog Skip worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 296 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is My Dog Skip?
My Dog Skip runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does My Dog Skip have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for My Dog Skip. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
My Dog Skip parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Dog Skip is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is My Dog Skip on?
My Dog Skip isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Dog Skip?
If you liked My Dog Skip, try Because of Winn-Dixie, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas.
Who directed My Dog Skip?
My Dog Skip (2000) was directed by Jay Russell and stars Frankie Muniz, Diane Lane, Kevin Bacon.
What is My Dog Skip based on?
My Dog Skip is based on My Dog Skip (1995).