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A Dog's Purpose

2017·100 min

A Dog's Purpose

Directed by Lasse Hallström

AdventureComedyFantasyFamilyDrama

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

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Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)

Teen Ethan

Britt Robertson

Teen Hannah

Adult Ethan

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W. Bruce Cameron

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Wallace Wolodarsky

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What is A Dog's Purpose about?

A Dog's Purpose (2017) is about a dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.

Who directed A Dog's Purpose?

Lasse Hallström directed A Dog's Purpose (2017).

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