A Dog's Journey

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A Dog's Journey

PG

2019

1h 48m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Drama

Fantasy

Adventure

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Bailey is living the good life on the Michigan farm of his boy, Ethan and Ethan's wife Hannah. He even has a new playmate: Ethan and Hannah's baby granddaughter, CJ. The problem is that CJ's mom, Gloria, decides to take CJ away. As Bailey's soul prepares to leave this life for a new one, he makes a promise to Ethan to find CJ and protect her at any cost. Thus begins Bailey's adventure through many lives filled with love, friendship, and devotion.

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Critics Consensus

A Dog's Journey is as sentimental as one might expect, but even cynical viewers may find their ability to resist shedding a tear stretched to the puppermost limit.

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Amy Nicholson

FilmWeek (LAist)

Sep 30, 2019

What if dogs really aren't this annoying when we get to hear inside their head? What if they're actually very smart or lovely?

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

Aug 27, 2019

3/5

I went into it feeling a bit low and came out of it feeling a bit better. It's a reminder that sometimes there's a beauty in just going along with ordinary life, which is short, even more so for dogs.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Aug 19, 2019

2.5/5

If there are to be more sequels, I'm hoping that future Baileys cut the chat and hark back to a time when heroism trumped cuteness and movie dogs left the punchlines to the human members of the cast.

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Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

Jul 14, 2024

3/5

I do think the film somewhat works despite its corniness for its accessibility allows it to promote themes of perseverance and reaching out to family.

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Aug 20, 2022

3/5

Whatever you want to say about any of the W. Bruce Cameron adaptations, by the time A Dog’s Journey's credits rolled, I had overdosed on cuteness.

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Hosea Rupprecht

Catholic News Service

Aug 12, 2021

The film celebrates family, reconciliation and loyalty.

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Diana R

@RT53104853 Jul 18, 2026

A beautiful movie a tearjerker have Tissues nearby

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joshua M

@RT08674053 Jul 15, 2026

This move was so good it made me cry more than when I got diagnosed with cancer

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Jeffrey K

@RT61480365 May 4, 2026

This movie is the TP (total package).. so much packed into such a short amount of time. Though this movie pulled on my heart strings more than any movie before.. it is also filled with such love and comedic relief. If you’ve lost a dog, or any animal at that.. prepare yourself. Easily in my top 5 favorites of all time.. can’t believe it’s been out for 7 years and I’m just now seeing this. Maybe poetic timing though. 🥹

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Logan C

@Phantom49 Mar 10, 2026

This movie shouldnt be just a movie, it should be actually real. The ending made me cry and i never felt so happy

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Nathan T

@FieryRavens Nov 6, 2025

One would have to be soulless to not be moved by a film like this.

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Frans B

@FransB Aug 10, 2025

Absolutely stunning. Very emotional and captivating. Beautifully written and brought to screen. Very capable cast all excels in character. Amazing cinematography. Adventure, suspense, heartbreak, joy and lots of intrigue. What if the "Have fun, save the ones you can save, and just be here now" is really the purpose for us all? Highly recommended

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Gail Mancuso

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Josh Gad

Bailey

Kathryn Prescott

CJ

Betty Gilpin

Gloria

Dennis Quaid

Ethan

Marg Helgenberger

Hannah

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Synopsis

Bailey is living the good life on the Michigan farm of his boy, Ethan and Ethan's wife Hannah. He even has a new playmate: Ethan and Hannah's baby granddaughter, CJ. The problem is that CJ's mom, Gloria, decides to take CJ away. As Bailey's soul prepares to leave this life for a new one, he makes a promise to Ethan to find CJ and protect her at any cost. Thus begins Bailey's adventure through many lives filled with love, friendship, and devotion.

Director: Gail Mancuso
Producer: Gavin Polone
Screenwriter: W. Bruce Cameron, Cathryn Michon, Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Walden Media, Alibaba Pictures Group, Pariah
Rating: PG (Some Peril|Rude Humor|Thematic Content)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 17, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 6, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $22.5M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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