Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Seen it?2009 | 93 min | Drama, Family
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences adore it (8.0 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesVery strong
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$47 million worldwide on a $16 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 324K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lasse Hallström
- Richard GereParker Wilson
- Joan AllenCate Wilson
- Sarah RoemerAndy
- Cary-Hiroyuki TagawaKen
- Erick AvariJasjeet
- Robbie SublettMichael
- Davenia McFaddenMary Anne
- Jason AlexanderCarl
- Kevin DeCosteRonnie (11 years)
- Robert DegnanTeddy Barnes