Hachi: A Dog's Tale
2009 · Movie · G · 93 min · ★ 8.0 · 69% critics
A professor discovers a lost Akita puppy and, despite objections, the dog quickly becomes a devoted companion to the family. As the bond grows stronger, a touching relationship unfolds around routine, loyalty, and heartfelt connection.
Based on Hachiko Monogatari
Also known as Hachiko - A Dog's Story · Hachiko: A Dog's Story · Hachi։ A Dog's Tale · Hachi A Dog's Tale
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Details
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2009-06-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 69/100
- TMDB rating
- 8.0/10 (7,184 votes)
About
You’ll like this if you want a tender, dog-centered tearjerker focused on loyalty and friendship; Not for you if you dislike slow-moving stories or aren’t prepared for big emotional impact like A Dog's Journey or A Dog's Purpose.
Pros: sweet family tearjerker; based on true devotion; adorable loyal dog | Cons: slow pacing; heavy sadness; tissues needed
Themes
- friendship
- loyalty
- pet
- human animal relationship
- family relationships
- friends
- dog
- newspaper reporter
- family dog
- waiting
- pets
- hopeful
Cast & crew
Richard Gere
as Parker Wilson
Joan Allen
as Cate Wilson
Sarah Roemer
as Andy
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
as Ken
Erick Avari
as Jasjeet
Robbie Sublett
as Michael
Davenia McFadden
as Mary Anne
Jason Alexander
as Carl
Kevin DeCoste
as Ronnie (11 years)
- RD
Robert Degnan
as Teddy Barnes
Directed by Lasse Hallström