Megan Leavey

"Based on the true story of a marine's best friend."

2017 1h 56m EN

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★7.3TMDB · 871

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The true story of Marine Corporal Megan Leavey, who forms a powerful bond with an aggressive combat dog, Rex. While deployed in Iraq, the two complete more than 100 missions and save countless lives, until an IED explosion puts their faithfulness to the test.

“Based on the true story of a marine's best friend.”

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Cast

Kate Mara
Megan Leavey
Ramón Rodríguez
Matt Morales
Tom Felton
Sergeant Andrew Dean
Bradley Whitford
Bob
Will Patton
Jim
Sam Keeley
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Gunny Martin
Edie Falco
Jackie Leavey

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Writers: Pamela Gray, Annie Mumolo, Tim Lovestedt
Languages: English
Countries: Spain, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Spain, United States of America.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, shot by Lorenzo Senatore. 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 Mark Isham. 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 Peter McNulty 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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Kate Mara and Ramón Rodríguez and Tom Felton carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Based on the true story of a marine's best friend.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4899370 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Gabriela Cowperthwaite directs. Lorenzo Senatore behind the camera. Mark Isham scores. Peter McNulty cuts. Produced in Spain, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 9 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Spain, United States of America.
3Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, shot by Lorenzo Senatore. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Mark Isham. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Peter McNulty shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Kate Mara and Ramón Rodríguez and Tom Felton carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Based on the true story of a marine's best friend.".
8IMDB entry: tt4899370 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 17 themes, including "human animal relationship", "biography", "based on true story", "iraq war veteran".

The technical file

Cinematography: Lorenzo Senatore
Original score: Mark Isham
Editing: Peter McNulty
Production design: Ed Verreaux
Costume design: David Tabbert
Makeup / hair: Patricia McAlhany Glasser
VFX supervisor: Chris LeDoux
Sound: D. Chris Smith
Stunt coordinator: Kaloian Vodenicharov
Runtime: 116 min · 1h 56m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $13,406,883
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Megan Leavey (2017)

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Svumpukkel852017-10-12
For me being a non-dog-lover, I don't get this movie. Acting was ok, filming ok. Superficial representation of characters. No tension and no feelings ewoked. It was a lame 1½ hr. I recommend this movie for dog-lovers.
Reno2018-02-04
★ 8/10
At the end, every hero's life should be 'happily ever after'! From the director of 'Blackfish'. It could have been another fine documentary, in the end it was a right choice to be made as a feature film. This is a biographical film, a war drama. The story of a young woman who joined the US army and developed a close relationship with a military dog. They both served in the Iraq war and later separated. So she fought for the dog's custody, especially after it retiring from the service. A touching story about man- animal bonding. You might have seen many dog films, but this is different and so good. People have rights to choose what they want to be. Most importantly, they can change the field at any time. At least that's how things happen in a democracy. But that's not the case for animals, especially human pets under any kind of the ruling system. Why should animals fight human wars! There were many kinds of animal slaveries abolished, yet this kind of legal things still going on. In the present world, it could be okay, but as an animal lover, I hope in the near future, it'll be called inhumane. Anyhow, this is a must watch if you are a pet/dog lover. If you ever had a dog, you will feel more connected to it. The story was told from Megan Leavey's perspective, but Rex, the dog was the real hero. Both, the real and film dog. I have seen many films of Kate Mara, but when it comes dominant performance, this is the one. This is not a multi- star cast as her most of the film, so she did an awesome job. Slightly emotional too, a good film for all ages. Particularly this is a chic film that's not a romance or a comedy. Equivalent to any men's films. 8/10

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