Hachi: A Dog's Tale
2009, English. Directed by Lasse Hallström.
A true story of faith, devotion and undying love.
Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Where to watch Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Hachi: A Dog's Tale is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 8 June 2009
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen P. Lindsey
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $47M
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What Hachi: A Dog's Tale is based on
Hachi: A Dog's Tale is based on Hachiko Monogatari, a 1987 film.
Film · 1987
Hachiko Monogatari
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Hachi: A Dog's Tale: quick answers
Is Hachi: A Dog's Tale worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 7,396 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hachi: A Dog's Tale?
Hachi: A Dog's Tale runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Hachi: A Dog's Tale have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hachi: A Dog's Tale. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hachi: A Dog's Tale parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hachi: A Dog's Tale is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Hachi: A Dog's Tale on?
Hachi: A Dog's Tale is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hachi: A Dog's Tale?
If you liked Hachi: A Dog's Tale, try A Dog's Purpose, A Dog's Journey, My Dog Skip.
Who directed Hachi: A Dog's Tale?
Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) was directed by Lasse Hallström and stars Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Sarah Roemer.
What is Hachi: A Dog's Tale based on?
Hachi: A Dog's Tale is based on Hachiko Monogatari, a 1987 film.