Puppy Love

2012 1h 23m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 34

TV MovieComedyDramaFamily

Synopsis

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When single mom Megan Nolan moves to a new town, she feels guilty for uprooting her ten-year-old daughter Caitlin. Seeing that the little girl's only friend is a neighbor's dog, Megan decides to adopt a shelter pet for Caitlin. She immediately regrets her decision when Caitlin gravitates to the biggest, sloppiest dog in the pound, Jake. Megan's beautiful new home is now in shambles and, as Megan considers returning Jake to the shelter, handsome ballplayer Ben shows up claiming Jake is his dog, the regrettable outcome of his roommate leaving a gate open. Megan and Ben butt heads. Ben wants to take his dog and leave, until he sees that Caitlin loves Jake as much as he ever could. Now it is clear: the pound puppy everyone loves deserves no less than joint custody.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Candace Cameron Bure
Megan
Katie L. Hawkins
Caitlin
Jamison Jones
Ryles
Kali Rocha
Gail
Caroline Kinsolving
Elizabeth
Victor Webster
Ben

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Harvey Frost
Writers: Cynthia Riddle, Peter Hunziker
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Harvey Frost, shot by Maximo Munzi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Candace Cameron Bure and Katie L. Hawkins and Jamison Jones carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2214864 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 34 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Harvey Frost directs. Maximo Munzi behind the camera. Lawrence Shragge scores. Craig Bassett cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 14 years ago.
3Directed by Harvey Frost, shot by Maximo Munzi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Lawrence Shragge. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Craig Bassett shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Candace Cameron Bure and Katie L. Hawkins and Jamison Jones carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt2214864 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 34 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.