Think Like a Dog

2020 1h 31m EN

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6.7

SOLID

★6.7TMDB · 168

FamilyComedyDrama

Synopsis

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A 12-year-old tech prodigy, whose science experiment goes awry, forges a telepathic connection with his best friend, Henry-his dog! The duo join forces and use their unique perspectives on life to comically overcome complications of family and school.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gabriel Bateman
Oliver
Todd Stashwick
Henry (voice)
Josh Duhamel
Lukas
Megan Fox
Ellen
Kunal Nayyar
Mr. Mills
Madison Horcher
Sophie
Hou Minghao
Xiao
Izaac Wang
Li

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gil Junger
Writers: Warren Drummond, Gil Junger, John J. Strauss
Languages: Mandarin, English, French
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Mandarin, English, French.

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WORLD

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

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4 / 8

CAST

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209+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gil Junger, shot by Giles Nuttgens. 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 Jake Monaco. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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8 / 8

CAST

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Gabriel Bateman and Todd Stashwick and Josh Duhamel carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gil Junger directs. Giles Nuttgens behind the camera. Jake Monaco scores. Terel Gibson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in Mandarin, English, French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 6 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Mandarin, English, French.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4209+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.
5Directed by Gil Junger, shot by Giles Nuttgens. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Jake Monaco. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Terel Gibson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Gabriel Bateman and Todd Stashwick and Josh Duhamel carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt5929654 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 9 themes, including "technology", "telepathy", "dog", "family".