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Hachi: A Dog's Tale

  • 8.1 /10

  • 7053

  • 64%

Plot

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.

Cast

Richard Gere as Parker Wilson
Richard Gere

as Parker Wilson

Joan Allen as Cate Wilson
Joan Allen

as Cate Wilson

Sarah Roemer as Andy
Sarah Roemer

as Andy

Erick Avari as Jasjeet
Erick Avari

as Jasjeet

Robbie Sublett as Michael
Robbie Sublett

as Michael

Davenia McFadden as Mary Anne
Davenia McFadden

as Mary Anne

Jason Alexander as Carl
Kevin DeCoste as Ronnie (11 years)
Kevin DeCoste

as Ronnie (11 years)

Robert Degnan as Teddy Barnes
Robert Degnan

as Teddy Barnes

Movie Facts

Rated

  • G

Status

  • Released

Release Date

  • June 8, 2009

Production Companies

  • Scion Films

  • Stage 6 Films

  • Inferno Distribution

  • Hachiko

  • Grand Army Entertainment

  • Opperman Viner Chrystyn Entertainment

Production Countries

  • United Kingdom

  • United States of America

Spoken Language

  • English

  • 日本語

Budget

  • $16,000,000.00

Revenue

  • $46,800,000.00

Runtime

  • 1.55 hrs

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Reviews

This movie is wonderfully written, it's one of my favourite films and I cry each time. Based on a true story of devotion the dog keeps going back to the train station to meet his owner who had a heart attack and died so is obviously he is not coming back, he becomes the train station mascot and people raise funds to help look after the welfare of the dog. it's lovely but you will need plenty of s…

**A cute, sweet and tender film, which imports an originally Japanese story to the USA and which promises to make many children insistently ask their parents for puppies.** I'm not a fan of dogs... in fact, I'm one of those people who never had dogs, and that's why I didn't develop a great admiration for these animals, despite recognizing that they are excellent companions and can make a diffe…