A Dog's Journey

Some friendships transcend lifetimes.

2019 • 109 min • Family · Adventure · Drama

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Synopsis

A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

1639 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
81 Audience · 1638 · 49%

Through multiple lives and loving families, a dog experiences the joy and challenges of human connection, always finding its way back to those it loves. This heartfelt sequel explores loyalty, loss, and the enduring bond between pets and their people.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Pet loss, though handled gently
Some emotional goodbyes
Brief moments of peril

What it models well

Loyalty and devotion
Empathy and compassion
The circle of life
Love for animals

Talk about it after

Coping with loss and grief
The responsibilities of pet ownership
Finding your purpose in life
The unique bond with a family pet

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Top billed cast

Director: Gail Mancuso • Crew: Cathryn Michon, Wallace Wolodarsky, Maya Forbes, W. Bruce Cameron

Trailers & clips

A Dog's Journey - Official Trailer (HD)

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
‘A Dog’s Journey’ is just like the other films that preceded it - if you want cute dogs, you’ll get cute dogs and that’s about it. Sure, it’s manipulative at times, but three films in, the audience and filmmakers know the dog film checklist like the back of their hand. - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.…
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