A Dog's Purpose
Every dog happens for a reason.
2017 · 1h 40m · PG Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Overview
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
Director and 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
- Juliet Rylance as Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom
- Luke Kirby as Jim - Ethan's Dad
- John Ortiz as Carlos
- Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Maya Williams
- Pooch Hall as Al
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