All Dogs Go to Heaven

"But not all dogs stay there!"

1989 1h 24m EN

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6.8

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 1,186🥫46%Rotten Tomatoes●50Metacritic★6.8IMDB · 50,383

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When a casino-owning dog named Charlie is murdered by his rival Carface, he finds himself in Heaven. Wanting to get back at his killer, he cons his way back to the living with the warning that doing so damns him to Hell. Once back, he teams with his old partner, Itchy, to prep his retaliation. He stumbles upon an orphan girl who can talk to the animals, thus allowing him to get the inside info on the races to ensure his wins to finance his plans. However, all the while, he is still haunted by nightmares of what's waiting for him on the other side unless he can prove that he is worthy of Heaven again.

“But not all dogs stay there!”

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Cast

Burt Reynolds
Charlie B. Barkin (voice)
Dom DeLuise
Itchy Itchiford (voice)
Judith Barsi
Anne-Marie (voice)
Vic Tayback
Carface (voice)
Melba Moore
Whippet Angel (voice)
Ken Page
King Gator (voice)
Charles Nelson Reilly
Killer (voice)
Nigel Pegram
Sir Reginald (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Don Bluth
Writers: David N. Weiss, Gary Goldman, Don Bluth
Languages: English
Countries: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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37 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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4 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "All Dogs Go to Heaven Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ralph Burns. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Lisa Dorney shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

ERA

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Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise and Judith Barsi carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "But not all dogs stay there!".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Don Bluth directs. Ralph Burns scores. Lisa Dorney cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
237 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 3 countries: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Part of the "All Dogs Go to Heaven Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Original score by Ralph Burns. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Lisa Dorney shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise and Judith Barsi carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "But not all dogs stay there!".
9IMDB entry: tt0096787 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 11 themes, including "new orleans, louisiana", "villain", "heaven", "little girl".

The technical file

Original score: Ralph Burns
Editing: Lisa Dorney
Production design: Larry Leker
Sound: Dean Humphreys
Runtime: 84 min · 1h 24m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $13,800,000
Box office: $27,100,027
Return: 196% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): G
IMDB: All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989)
Rotten Tomatoes: 46% 🥫 Rotten
Metacritic: 50/100
IMDB rating: 6.8/10 · 50,383 votes
MPAA: G

Awards

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All Dogs Go to Heaven Collection

A Collection of the All Dogs Go to Heaven movies.

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RalphRahal2024-12-17
★ 7/10
All Dogs Go to Heaven is a heartwarming story about love, redemption, and second chances. Charlie’s journey from a selfish gambler to someone willing to sacrifice everything for Anne-Marie is both touching and meaningful. The bond between them is the heart of the film, with Anne-Marie’s kindness and innocence bringing out the best in Charlie and reminding us of the power of love to change even the most flawed among us. Judith Barsi’s performance as Anne-Marie is unforgettable. Knowing she recorded her final scenes before her tragic passing adds a bittersweet layer to the movie. Her voice carries so much warmth and innocence, making the character even more special. The final scene, where Charlie redeems himself for her, is especially poignant and feels like a beautiful tribute to Judith’s bright spirit. This is more than just a movie about dogs, it’s a story about the love that makes us better, and it leaves a lasting impression. It’s heartwarming, bittersweet, and full of meaning.

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