A Dog's Purpose

Nan
1h 40m
2017
7.638 /10 (3,474)

Every dog happens for a reason.

Overview

A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.

Country : India, United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2017-01-19

Top Billed Cast

Josh Gad

Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)

KJ Apa

Teen Ethan

Britt Robertson

Teen Hannah

Dennis Quaid

Adult Ethan

Peggy Lipton

Adult Hannah

Juliet Rylance

Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom

Luke Kirby

Jim - Ethan's Dad

John Ortiz

Carlos

Kirby Howell-Baptiste

Maya Williams

Pooch Hall

Al

Logan Miller

Todd

Gabrielle Rose

Grandma Fran

Caroline Cave

Ellen - Boss' Wife

Nicole LaPlaca

Wendi

Michael Patric

Sam

Michael Bofshever

Grandpa Bill

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