Puppy

2013 0h 5m EN

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7.2

SOLID

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7.3

IMDB

★7.2TMDB · 248★7.3IMDB · 2,219

AnimationFamilyComedyScience Fiction

Synopsis

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A Minion, longing for a puppy, humorously tries to catch a dog, a squirrel, and even a ladybug, but none of his attempts succeed. Just as his hopes fade, a tiny UFO swoops down and abducts the ladybug. The Minion watches in fascination as the UFO, making adorable beeping noises, forms an unexpected bond with him, becoming his new "puppy." They share fun adventures, with the UFO using its space powers to entertain, playing music and enlarging snacks like cheese puffs and bananas. One evening, the UFO puppy shows the Minion its home in the stars and expresses a longing to return. The Minion, determined to help, sends an email with their picture to the UFO's home planet, triggering a rescue party. Before leaving, the UFO uses its grow-ray to enlarge the ladybug into a puppy-sized companion. The Minion, surrounded by friends, joyfully accepts the new “puppy,” ready for more adventures together.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Pierre Coffin
Dave the Minion (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Yarrow Cheney
Writers: Yarrow Cheney
Languages: No Language
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 5-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 5

ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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3 / 5

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 5

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Paul Leonard-Morgan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 5

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3405276 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Yarrow Cheney directs. Paul Leonard-Morgan scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in No Language.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 5-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 13 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Paul Leonard-Morgan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5IMDB entry: tt3405276 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.