A Dog's Purpose

Where to Watch A Dog's Purpose (2017) (Legally)

Every dog happens for a reason.
Jan 19, 2017 IN 100 min PG
7.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
3 535 votes
Adventure Comedy Fantasy Family Drama
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (2017), without spoilers.

It sits in the Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Drama space and is paced for about 100 minutes.

Cast highlights include Josh Gad, KJ Apa, Britt Robertson, Dennis Quaid.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

based on novel or book, human animal relationship, reincarnation, dog, pets

Official trailer

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Plot

A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.

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Main cast

Josh Gad
Josh Gad
as Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)
KJ Apa
KJ Apa
as Teen Ethan
Britt Robertson
Britt Robertson
as Teen Hannah
Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid
as Adult Ethan
Peggy Lipton
Peggy Lipton
as Adult Hannah
Juliet Rylance
Juliet Rylance
as Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom
Luke Kirby
Luke Kirby
as Jim - Ethan's Dad
John Ortiz
John Ortiz
as Carlos
Kirby Howell-Baptiste
Kirby Howell-Baptiste
as Maya Williams
Pooch Hall
Pooch Hall
as Al