Dog Days

"It's going to be off the leash."

2018 1h 52m EN

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6.6

SOLID

★6.6TMDB · 289

ComedyFamilyRomance

Synopsis

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Elizabeth, a charming morning show news anchor, seeks advice from her dog's therapist after a breakup. Tara, a spunky barista, dreams of a life beyond the coffee shop. Awkward Garrett pines for Tara while trying to keep his adopt-a-dog business afloat. Dax is a man-child and leader of the aspiring rock band Frunk. Grace and Kurt anxiously await the arrival of their adoptive daughter, Amelia. Walter, an aging, lonely widower, loses his dog Mabel when she runs off. The beloved canines in their lives soon start to influence their careers, friendships, and romantic relationships in funny and unexpected ways.

“It's going to be off the leash.”

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Cast

Nina Dobrev
Elizabeth
Vanessa Hudgens
Tara
Adam Pally
Dax
Eva Longoria
Grace Chapman
Rob Corddry
Kurt Chapman
Tone Bell
Jimmy Johnston
Jon Bass
Garrett
Michael Cassidy
Dr. Mike Stone

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ken Marino
Writers: Elissa Matsueda, Elissa Matsueda, Erica Oyama
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 68% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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ERA

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Directed by Ken Marino, shot by Frank Barrera. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Craig Wedren. 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 Brian Scofield shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Nina Dobrev and Vanessa Hudgens and Adam Pally carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "It's going to be off the leash.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7365604 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Ken Marino directs. Frank Barrera behind the camera. Craig Wedren scores. Brian Scofield cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 68% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 8 years ago.
3Directed by Ken Marino, shot by Frank Barrera. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Craig Wedren. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Brian Scofield shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Nina Dobrev and Vanessa Hudgens and Adam Pally carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "It's going to be off the leash.".
8IMDB entry: tt7365604 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 13 themes, including "friendship", "therapist", "veterinarian", "adoption".