A Dog's Purpose
Every dog happens for a reason.
A heartwarming, spiritually-inflected family film about a dog's journey across multiple lives seeking meaning and connection with the humans who love him.
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
Essence
Ensemble
Josh Gad
Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice)
KJ Apa
Teen Ethan
Britt Robertson
Teen Hannah
Juliet Rylance
Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom
Luke Kirby
Jim - Ethan's Dad
John Ortiz
Carlos
Kirby Howell-Baptiste
Maya Williams
Pooch Hall
Al
Bryce Gheisar
Ethan - 8 Years Old
Dennis Quaid
Adult Ethan
Peggy Lipton
Adult Hannah
Logan Miller
Todd
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Hidden gem
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