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All Dogs Go to Heaven

  • 1989
  • G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Judith Barsi, Kelly Briley, Cyndi Cozzo, and Vic Tayback in All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989)
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Animal AdventureBuddy ComedyHand-Drawn AnimationPeriod DramaUrban AdventureAdventureAnimationComedyDramaFamily

A canine angel, Charlie, sneaks back to earth from heaven but ends up befriending an orphan girl who can speak to animals. In the process, Charlie learns that friendship is the most heavenly... Read allA canine angel, Charlie, sneaks back to earth from heaven but ends up befriending an orphan girl who can speak to animals. In the process, Charlie learns that friendship is the most heavenly gift of all.A canine angel, Charlie, sneaks back to earth from heaven but ends up befriending an orphan girl who can speak to animals. In the process, Charlie learns that friendship is the most heavenly gift of all.

  • Directors
    • Don Bluth
    • Gary Goldman
    • Dan Kuenster
  • Writers
    • David N. Weiss
    • Don Bluth
    • Ken Cromar
  • Stars
    • Dom DeLuise
    • Burt Reynolds
    • Loni Anderson
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    50K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,677
    95
    • Directors
      • Don Bluth
      • Gary Goldman
      • Dan Kuenster
    • Writers
      • David N. Weiss
      • Don Bluth
      • Ken Cromar
    • Stars
      • Dom DeLuise
      • Burt Reynolds
      • Loni Anderson
    • 133User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Great Hall Of Judgement
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    All Dogs Go To Heaven: Anne-Marie's Song
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    All Dogs Go To Heaven: Anne-Marie's Song

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    Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise
    • Itchy
    • (voice)
    • (as Dom De Luise)
    Burt Reynolds
    Burt Reynolds
    • Charlie
    • (voice)
    Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson
    • Flo
    • (voice)
    Judith Barsi
    Judith Barsi
    • Anne-Marie
    • (voice)
    Earleen Carey
    • Kate
    • (voice)
    Candy Devine
    • Vera
    • (voice)
    Rob Fuller
    • Harold
    • (voice)
    Daryl Gilley
    • Dog Caster
    • (voice)
    Anna Manahan
    • Stella Dallas
    • (voice)
    Melba Moore
    Melba Moore
    • Whippet Angel
    • (voice)
    Charles Nelson Reilly
    Charles Nelson Reilly
    • Killer
    • (voice)
    • (as Charles Neslon-Reilly)
    Ken Page
    Ken Page
    • King Gator
    • (voice)
    Nigel Pegram
    Nigel Pegram
    • Sir Reginald
    • (voice)
    Godfrey Quigley
    Godfrey Quigley
    • Terrier
    • (voice)
    Jay Stevens
    • Mastiff
    • (voice)
    Vic Tayback
    Vic Tayback
    • Carface
    • (voice)
    Kelly Briley
    • Puppy
    • (voice)
    Cyndi Cozzo
    • Puppy
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Don Bluth
      • Gary Goldman
      • Dan Kuenster
    • Writers
      • David N. Weiss
      • Don Bluth
      • Ken Cromar
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    A Cute and Touching Animated Film From The Great Director Don Bluth.

    "All Dogs Go to Heaven" is a brillaint and cute animated film from the great director Don Bluth who directed the brillaint film "The Secret of Nimh". "All dogs Go to Heaven" is the one of cutest Metro-Goldwyn Mayer animated films. Don Bluth did a great job directing and I enjoyed the voices of Dom DeLueis and Burt Reynolds. This is a classic family film that is a Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Classic. I give this great film a 10 out of 10!!!!!!
    8Animany94

    Great movie! R.I.P. Judith Barsi!!!

    I watched this movie mainly because I read on the net that it was Barsi's last film before her tragic death, but I discovered a heart-warming tale of friendship and love too! She really is the star in this tear-jerker movie. The movie itself isn't perfect, but is still better than people give it credit for.

    The whole thing about heaven and sin was beautifully animated and sets up a rather deep spiritual side of the story about our main character, Charlie, a morally degenerated canine who learns some valuable lessons about friendship and caring. Charlie's rather initially meanspirited nature may turn some people off, and yes, his transformation is a little unevenly paced, but ends up being satisfactory.

    The songs aren't especially memorable and to be honest, Burt Reynolds is an actor, not a singer. He and his sidekick, Itchy (Dom Deluise), do brilliant jobs, and in this movie Deluise wasn't over-the-top happy all the time. That was a delight. Carface is also a memorable and intimidating villain with a despicable agenda and matching voice of Vic Tayback. King Gator (Ken Page) was a little obnoxious, but very entertaining. But Judith Barsi is the shining star of All Dogs Go To Heaven. Her last movie, but she will always be Anne-Marie and Ducky.

    All Dogs Go To Heaven is a recommendable animated movie with good valuable lessons in it. Maybe a little scary at times for the youngest viewers, but to hell with that! There's no harm done by showing kids movies with dark content as long as it has a purpose! And in my opinion, it has the most heart-warming ending in any Don Bluth movie!

    It may not be his greatest movie due to a little confusing narrative, but it is really worth watching, both for you and your kids.
    8h_a_taylor

    Sweet and memorable.

    When I was a little girl (and my dad owned a video store), this was among my favorite movies. I hadn't heard much about it since then, nor did I really remember anything about it, it having been forgotten in the wake of Don Bluth's other, probably better films. I managed to track it down a few weeks ago, however, and was pleasantly surprised again. Set in New Orleans in the 1930s, the animation is delightful and the songs are memorable. There are a few goofs in continuity if you look hard enough, but they generally don't detract from the storyline, which leaves you smiling (and maybe even a little misty-eyed, if you are a lover of animals). The characters are believable (maybe even a little too grown-up for younger watchers), as well. Two paws up, and for those of you who haven't seen it in a while, definitely worth a re-watch.
    7FrankBooth_DeLarge

    One of the most memorable cartoons ever made, should never be forgotten

    All Dogs Go To Heaven is a movie that I have always liked. When I was a kid, I used to watch this every other day. It is underrated if you look at its IMDb rating and the comments of many people in general. This isn't a bad movie like many say, it is a very good movie. This is good and your kids will probably like it. Even though it's rated G, some parents may find this to be a bit violent. It is actually a pretty dark story, where the dogs are similar to mobsters who are involved in gambling, extortion, and even cold blooded murder. The movie follows a dog named Charlie who had escaped from the pound, is killed by his old friend, goes to heaven, but ends up coming back to earth. Many younger kids watching this movie may feel as though they are watching a big kids movie.

    There are some scenes that may scare little kids, but I'm sure they'll do fine. Every time I watch this movie, it reminds me of when I was a little kid. I'm sure everyone has a movie that reminds them of when they were younger, this is the movie that makes me feel that way. The performances from Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise are great, and this is the last movie that a little girl named Judith Barsi was in. Unfortunately, she was killed at a young age, which is a shame because she had so much potential and didn't deserve what happened. Now that I know her story, I can't watch this movie the same way anymore because her voice sounds so sad.

    The animation in this movie is great, the voice work is great, and the story is good, but a little bit different from many other kids movies. This was popular at the time of its release, but was over shadowed by Disney's mega popular The Little Mermaid. This is a movie that isn't conceived as well by adults, but if you're a kid, or if you grew up with this movie as a kid, then I'm sure you will enjoy watching it.
    10laciefrazee

    Brings back memories

    All dogs go to Heaven is one of the best movies I've ever seen. I first saw it when I was like 3. Now I'm 12 and I rented it, it makes me think of things and it brings back so many memories, those were "the days". I love the music, I love when Charlie is arriving in Heaven, I love the song "Let me be surprised". I love how Charlie looks and his voice, Bert Reynolds could only play Charlie's voice this great. I love this movie, the 1st one is the best one because it's so original and great. It really does bring back memories that no one can describe, not even me. If only I could go back to those days. I love the characters. If this is the way the memories come back when I'm 12 imagine how I'll feel when I'm like 19, I hope I'll be able to watch this when I'm older. When I first seen this I never knew that I would really look back on it and feel this way , I hope it will be available to watch. I'm so happy that this movie was made and the amazing idea came to mind and heart. On a scale from 1-10 I'd give it a perfect 10. It's an amazing movie. It's so hard to explain the feeling, when I get older and if I have kids, I hope they can experience this feeling.

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    • Trivia
      This was Judith Barsi's final film. She and her mother were murdered by Barsi's father a year and a half before the film's release. The ending theme, "Love Survives," is dedicated to Barsi's memory.
    • Goofs
      When Charlie is killed the first time by the car it is pushed down a hill. There are no hills in New Orleans.
    • Quotes

      Anne-Marie: Charlie, will I ever see you again?

      Charlie: Sure you will, kid. You know goodbyes aren't forever.

      Anne-Marie: Then goodbye, Charlie. I love you.

      Charlie: Yep... I love you too.

    • Crazy credits
      The credits, featuring a choral symphony, are interrupted by Charlie, who complains that just because "we're all dead doesn't mean the music has to be." The heavenly whippet (Melba Moore, a gospel singer) agrees, and a rollicking gospel rendition begins. A scene featuring Carface and the heavenly whippet shows Carface stealing his own watch as Charlie did, with the whippet chasing him. Charlie appears, and coyly says, "He'll be back", and winks at the camera.
    • Alternate versions
      Although Charlie's nightmare about Hell was trimmed in the common cut of the film, a personal director's cut by Don Bluth' included the scene's full length.
    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Troldspejlet Special: Besøg hos Don Bluths tegnefilmstudie i Dublin (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Survives
      (Main Title Song)

      Music and Lyrics by Al Kasha, Joel Hirschhorn, Mike Curb, and Michael Lloyd

      Performed by Irene Cara and Freddie Jackson

      Produced by Michael Lloyd and David Franco (executive)

      Freddie Jackson's performance courtesy of Capitol Records

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 1989 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • France
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Todos los perros van al cielo
    • Filming locations
      • Sullivan Bluth Studios - Phoenix House, Conyngham Road, Northside, Dublin, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Goldcrest Films International
      • Don Bluth Productions
      • Sullivan Bluth Studios
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    • Budget
      • $13,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $27,100,027
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,712,834
      • Nov 19, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $27,100,027
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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