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8/10 2009 1h 33m Released

A true story of faith, devotion and undying love.

Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.

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Top Cast

Richard Gere
Richard Gere
Parker Wilson
Joan Allen
Joan Allen
Cate Wilson
Sarah Roemer
Sarah Roemer
Andy
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Ken
Erick Avari
Erick Avari
Jasjeet
Robbie Sublett
Robbie Sublett
Michael
Davenia McFadden
Davenia McFadden
Mary Anne
Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander
Carl
Kevin DeCoste
Kevin DeCoste
Ronnie (11 years)
Robert Degnan
Robert Degnan
Teddy Barnes
Tora Hallström
Tora Hallström
Heather
Donna Sorbello
Donna Sorbello
Myra
Frank S. Aronson
Frank S. Aronson
Milton - The Butcher
Troy Doherty
Troy Doherty
Sal
Ian Sherman
Ian Sherman
Student Pianist
Timothy Crowe
Timothy Crowe
Evan Lock

Reviews

NancyW9 10/10

This movie is wonderfully written, it's one of my favourite films and I cry each time. Based on a true story of devotion the dog keeps going back to the train station to meet his owner who had a heart attack and died so is obviously he is not coming back, he becomes the train station mascot and people raise funds to help look after the welfare of the dog. it's lovely but you will need plenty of soft tissues to wipe…

Filipe Manuel Neto 9/10

**A cute, sweet and tender film, which imports an originally Japanese story to the USA and which promises to make many children insistently ask their parents for puppies.** I'm not a fan of dogs... in fact, I'm one of those people who never had dogs, and that's why I didn't develop a great admiration for these animals, despite recognizing that they are excellent companions and can make a difference for many…

Harry_Gill

Hachi: A Dog's Tale is the rare remake that earns its tears honestly. Lasse Hallstrom takes the real story of Hachiko, the Akita who waited nearly a decade at a Tokyo station for an owner who had already died, and relocates it to small-town America. That move could have flattened the legend. It does not. Richard Gere plays Parker, a music professor who finds an abandoned Akita puppy at the train station and takes…

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FAQ about Hachi: A Dog's Tale

What is Hachi: A Dog's Tale about?
Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.
When was Hachi: A Dog's Tale released?
Hachi: A Dog's Tale was released in 2009.
What genres does Hachi: A Dog's Tale belong to?
Hachi: A Dog's Tale is categorised as Drama, Family.
Who stars in Hachi: A Dog's Tale?
The cast of Hachi: A Dog's Tale includes Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Sarah Roemer, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Erick Avari.