A Dog Year (2009)

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Inspiration comes from all walks of life.

Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. Despite a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog, and he rents a dilapidated farm house to give the dog room to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help him train the dog. Reluctantly, Jon gives her a try. Is the dog the problem, or the owner?

Released: 2009-09-03
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 1h 20m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.1/10 from 91 votes

Directed by George LaVoo.

Top cast

Jeff Bridges as Jon Katz
Lauren Ambrose as Emma
Lois Smith as Lois Blair
Domhnall Gleeson as Anthony Armstrong
Welker White as Brenda King
Elizabeth Marvel as Margo
Pamela Stewart as Patti
Deirdre O'Connell as Donna Brady
Karen Allen as Paula (voice)
Leo Trombetta as Richard (voice)

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Where to watch A Dog Year

United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United Kingdom: stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
India: stream on JioHotstar
Canada: stream on Crave, Crave Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Australia: stream on Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel

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