Synopsis
The adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.
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Cast
- Ashley JuddTerri
- Jonah Hauer-KingLucas
- Edward James OlmosAxel
- Alexandra ShippOlivia
- Chris BauerKurch
- Barry WatsonGavin
- Motell Gyn FosterTaylor
- Wes StudiCaptain Mica
- Bryce Dallas HowardBella (voice)
- John CassiniChuck
Recommendations
- 75
RogerEbert.com
This may all sound too shameless and syrupy, but to its credit, A Dog’s Way Home scratches the surface of something I, as a pit bull obsessive, have never seen a “dog movie” do. - 63
The Associated Press
Although it might be a stretch to categorize this as a movie, A Dog’s Way Home is harmless enough and a nice little adventure that’s fit for the whole family. But you might want to have the tissues ready. - 60
The Hollywood Reporter
The film pretty much packs every canine cliché imaginable into its running time, but one look into the soulful eyes of its four-legged star will melt all but the coldest of hearts. - 60
Variety
For every shameless trick the filmmakers employ to pluck our heartstrings, resonant chords are struck elsewhere, teaching audiences about family, the power of unconditional love, and the ripple effects of compassion. - 50
The A.V. Club
This year’s entry into the winter animal-movie canon, A Dog’s Way Home, comes this close to just being a simple, cute animal movie, until the humans complicate things. - 50
The New York Times
As ridiculous as it gets, and that’s plenty, A Dog’s Way Home manages to serve up a one- to two-hankie finale, depending on the extent of your dog-person-ness. - 50
Chicago Tribune
Even the cute factor of A Dog's Way Home can't obscure its narrative weaknesses. - 50
Movie Nation
Dog’s Way Home is aimed at the very young, so don’t expect anything challenging. It moves along but felt limp and kind of lifeless, for all the sentimentality Smith & Co. serve up.
