A Dog's Purpose
2017, English. Directed by Lasse Hallström.
Every dog happens for a reason.
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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A Dog's Purpose is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lasse HallströmDirector
- Josh GadDogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)
- KJ ApaTeen Ethan
- Britt RobertsonTeen Hannah
- Juliet RylanceElizabeth - Ethan's Mom
- Luke KirbyJim - Ethan's Dad
- John OrtizCarlos
- Kirby Howell-BaptisteMaya Williams
- Pooch HallAl
- Bryce GheisarEthan - 8 Years Old
- Dennis QuaidAdult Ethan
- Peggy LiptonAdult Hannah
- Logan MillerTodd
Details
- Released
- 31 March 2017
- Country
- India, United States of America
- Written by
- Cathryn Michon, Audrey Wells, W. Bruce Cameron
- Budget
- $22M
- Box office
- $205M
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What A Dog's Purpose is based on
A Dog's Purpose is based on A Dog's Purpose, a 2010 novel by W. Bruce Cameron.
Novel · 2010
A Dog's Purpose
By W. Bruce Cameron
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A Dog's Purpose: quick answers
What comes after A Dog's Purpose?
Next in the series: A Dog's Journey (2019).
Is A Dog's Purpose worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 3,633 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Dog's Purpose?
A Dog's Purpose runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does A Dog's Purpose have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Dog's Purpose. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Dog's Purpose parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Dog's Purpose is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Dog's Purpose on?
A Dog's Purpose is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Dog's Purpose?
If you liked A Dog's Purpose, try A Dog's Journey, A Dog's Way Home, Hachi: A Dog's Tale.
Who directed A Dog's Purpose?
A Dog's Purpose (2017) was directed by Lasse Hallström and stars Josh Gad, KJ Apa, Britt Robertson.
What is A Dog's Purpose based on?
A Dog's Purpose is based on A Dog's Purpose, a 2010 novel by W. Bruce Cameron.