A Dog's Purpose
A loyal dog reborn through multiple lives must uncover its true purpose while navigating the joys and heartaches of each new owner, racing against fate to find meaning before its final leash snaps.
“Every dog happens for a reason.”
Synopsis
A dog embarks on a quest to discover its purpose in life, spanning several lifetimes and involving multiple owners.
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A crew of 71+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Robert LeightonShot by Terry StaceyScored by Rachel PortmanDesigned by Michael Carlin
Box Office
2017 · Box office
💰 Box-office hit — grossed 9.3× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$205.0M
US & Canada: $64.5M — 31% of worldwide · International: $140.5M (69%)
Opening weekend: $18.2M — 28% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $22.1M — 34% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 3,059 theaters
Also known as
- Bailey - Ein Freund fürs Lebende
- yo{en
- La Razón de estar Contigoes
- Mes vies de chienfr
- Qua la zampa!it
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Cast & Crew
71 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Josh Gad
as Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)
Kj Apa
as Teen Ethan
Britt Robertson
as Teen Hannah
Dennis Quaid
as Adult Ethan
Peggy Lipton
as Adult Hannah
Bryce Gheisar
as Ethan - 8 Years Old
Juliet Rylance
as Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom
Luke Kirby
as Jim - Ethan's Dad
John Ortiz
as Carlos
Kirby Howell Baptiste
as Maya Williams
Gabrielle Rose
as Grandma Fran
Pooch Hall
as Al
Supporting cast
47Michael Bofshever
as Grandpa Bill
Logan Miller
as Todd
Caroline Cave
as Ellen - Boss' Wife
Nicole Laplaca
as Wendi
Michael Patric
as Sam
Primo Allon
as Victor
Kalyn Bomback
as Yolanda
Peter Kelamis
as Dad's Boss
Jane Mcgregor
as Rachel
Kelly Ruth Mercier
as Atlanta Vet
Kwesi Ameyaw
as Cop
Paul Jarrett
as Police Lieutenant
Anita Daher
as Mother at Shelter
Alicia Johnston
as Hysterical Mother
Naomi Frenette
as Kidnapped Girl
Brooke Warrington
as Bree
Robert Mann
as Delivery Workman
Ron Verwymeren
as Delivery Workman
David J Lyle
as Country Vet
Cory Wojcik
as Puppy Mill Owner
Ross Douglas Noble
as Puppy Mill Customer
Andrew W Nolan
as Football Coach
Jordan Butterill
as Teammate
John C Macdonald
as Teammate
Brent Holtzman
as Police Captain
Christopher Pearce
as Policeman
Violet Haas
as Elderly Woman
Darcy Higginbotham
as Farm Hand
Danesha Lee
as Animal Control Officer
Dan De Jaeger
as Father at Shelter
Reine Lecuyer
as Daughter at Shelter
Rayna Ens Armstrong
as Daughter at Shelter
Mackenzie Thornton
as Tweener Girl
Avery Thompson
as Tweener Girl
Aidan Ritchie
as Ambulance Attendant
Kenyan Alexander Walcot
as Ty - 5 Years Old
Treyton Augustus Walcot
as Richie - 4 Years Old
John Bluethner
as Professor
James Janssens
as Alzheimer's Patient
Paul Griggs
as Hot Dog Vendor
Grant Burr
as Hardware Store Clerk
Ronald Boyd Johnson
as Neighbor
Chris Webb
as Kidnapper
Evan Martin
as Punk Boy
Tyson Wagner
as Boyfriend in Park
Dean Mckenzie
as Detective
Tom Young
as Hardware Store Employee
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1Other crew
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