Love Is a Dog's Best Friend

2025 1h 20m EN

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 5

RomanceTV Movie

Synopsis

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Lily, an event planner, fosters a mischievous dog, whose chaotic antics lead her to new friendships, love, and self-discovery while preparing for a gala alongside Shane, a dog trainer who helps her rediscover love in her life.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Arielle Kebbel
Lily
Benjamin Hollingsworth
Shane
David Pinard
Cody
Brian Quintero
Johnny
Suzanne Cyr
Diana Kovac
Taylor Bernier
Jerry
Alison Mackay
Nancy
Holly Jade Balmer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michelle Ouellet
Writers: Rickie Castaneda, Megan Hocking
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released last year.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michelle Ouellet, shot by Michael Tien. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Alvin Campana 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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Arielle Kebbel and Benjamin Hollingsworth and David Pinard carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt37538636 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michelle Ouellet directs. Michael Tien behind the camera. Alvin Campana cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

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180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released last year.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Michelle Ouellet, shot by Michael Tien. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Alvin Campana shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Arielle Kebbel and Benjamin Hollingsworth and David Pinard carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt37538636 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.