Marley & Me: The Puppy Years

"The World's Worst dog is Back"

2011 1h 26m EN

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5.7

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★5.7TMDB · 156

ComedyFamily

Synopsis

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Fall into puppy love with “the world’s worst dog”, who now has a frisky voice and an attitude to match. Join Marley for his mischievous puppy years, as he and his summer pal, Bodie Grogan, wreak havoc on a neighborhood dog contest. Marley outwits Dobermans, Shepherds and Collies, while stealing hearts in his own unique and lovable way.

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Cast

Travis Turner
Bodi Grogan
Julia Rhodes
Annoyed Show Patron
Geoff Gustafson
Henkle
Christopher Goodman
Cat (voice)
Alex Zahara
Hans Von Weiselberger
Donnelly Rhodes
Grogan
Sydney Imbeau
Kaycee
Chelah Horsdal
Carol Grogan

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Damian
Writers: Michael Damian, Janeen Damian
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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WORLD

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

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Marley & Me Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Damian, shot by Ron Stannett. 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 Mark Thomas. 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 Seth Flaum 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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Travis Turner and Julia Rhodes and Geoff Gustafson carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michael Damian directs. Ron Stannett behind the camera. Mark Thomas scores. Seth Flaum cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 15 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Part of the "Marley & Me Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by Michael Damian, shot by Ron Stannett. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Mark Thomas. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Seth Flaum shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Travis Turner and Julia Rhodes and Geoff Gustafson carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "The World's Worst dog is Back".
10IMDB entry: tt1704614 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.