Marley & Me
Heel the love.
2008 • 115 min • Comedy · Family
Synopsis
A newly married couple, in the process of starting a family, learn many of life's important lessons from their trouble-loving retriever, Marley. Packed with plenty of laughs to lighten the load, the film explores the highs and lows of marriage, maturity and confronting one's own mortality, as seen through the lens of family life with a dog.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 72 Audience · 4843 · 100%
A newly married couple adopts a mischievous but loving Labrador, Marley, who teaches them about life, love, and family as they navigate milestones and challenges together. This heartwarming film explores the joys and heartaches of pet ownership, from puppyhood to old age.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- A pet's passing is a central theme and may be emotional for sensitive viewers.
- Marley causes significant mayhem and destruction.
- Some mild marital arguments and frustrations.
What it models well
- Unconditional love and loyalty
- Responsibility of pet ownership
- Importance of family bonds
- Embracing life's imperfections
Talk about it after
- Coping with the loss of a pet
- The joys and challenges of raising a dog
- Family growth and adaptation
- Cherishing moments with loved ones
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Top billed cast
Director: David Frankel • Crew: Scott Frank, Don Roos
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.2/10 (4,843)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $60,000,000
- Box office
- $255,700,000
- Franchise
- Marley & Me Collection
- IMDb
- tt0822832
