A DOG'S PURPOSE

2017 ‧ Fantasy/Drama film ‧ 2h 1m

Initial release: January 27, 2017 (USA)

Director: Lasse Hallström

Music director: Rachel Portman

Cinematography: Terry Stacey

Production companies: Amblin Entertainment, Walden Media, Amblin Partners

Starring : Britt Robertson , Dennis Quaid , Josh Gad , Peggy Lipton , Juliet Rylance 

ABOUT

A Dog's Purpose is an upcoming American comedy-drama film directed by Lasse Hallström and written by Audrey Wells. It is based on the 2010 novel of the same name by W. Bruce Cameron. The film stars Britt Robertson, Dennis Quaid, Josh Gad, Peggy Lipton and Juliet Rylance. The film is scheduled to be released on January 27, 2017, by Universal Pictures.

PLOT

A devoted dog (Josh Gad) discovers the meaning of its own existence by showing humans how to laugh and love over the course of several lifetimes.

 PRODUCTION

DreamWorks acquired the film rights for Cameron's novel in 2015.On May 8, 2015, it was announced Lasse Hallström would direct the film.On August 5, 2015, Britt Robertson and Dennis Quaid joined the cast.On September 18, 2015, Pooch Hall was cast in the film On October 15, 2015, Bradley Cooper joined the cast to play the dog's inner voice. Josh Gad eventually replaced him. Principal photography began on August 17, 2015.

RELEASE

In December 2015, it was announced the film would be distributed by Universal Pictures in first quarter 2017.That same month, the film switched from a DreamWorks Pictures release to under the Amblin Entertainment banner, as per Amblin Partners' newly enacted branded strategy.The film is scheduled to be released on January 27, 2017, by Universal Pictures.

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