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Hachi: A Dog's Tale

  • 2009
  • G
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
334K
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POPULARITY
1,801
94
Richard Gere in Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)
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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 g... Read allProfessor 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.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.

  • Director
    • Lasse Hallström
  • Writers
    • Stephen P. Lindsey
    • Kaneto Shindô
  • Stars
    • Richard Gere
    • Joan Allen
    • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    334K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,801
    94
    • Director
      • Lasse Hallström
    • Writers
      • Stephen P. Lindsey
      • Kaneto Shindô
    • Stars
      • Richard Gere
      • Joan Allen
      • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    • 678User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #233
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Richard Gere
    Richard Gere
    • Parker Wilson
    Joan Allen
    Joan Allen
    • Cate Wilson
    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    • Ken
    Sarah Roemer
    Sarah Roemer
    • Andy
    Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander
    • Carl
    Erick Avari
    Erick Avari
    • Jasjeet
    Davenia McFadden
    • Mary Anne
    Robbie Sublett
    Robbie Sublett
    • Michael
    • (as Robbie Collier Sublett)
    Kevin DeCoste
    • Ronnie (11 Years)
    Rob Degnan
    • Teddy Barnes
    • (as Robert Degnan)
    Tora Hallström
    Tora Hallström
    • Heather
    Donna Sorbello
    • Myra
    Frank S. Aronson
    • Milton - The Butcher
    • (as Frank Aronson)
    Troy Doherty
    Troy Doherty
    • Sal
    Ian Sherman
    • Student Pianist
    Timothy Crowe
    • Evan Lock
    Denece Ryland
    Denece Ryland
    • Miss Latham
    Blake Friedman
    • Student
    • Director
      • Lasse Hallström
    • Writers
      • Stephen P. Lindsey
      • Kaneto Shindô
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    User reviews678

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    Featured reviews

    10nainwal

    Will not leave you the same

    I think at the end of the day, what matters in a movie is how different it leaves you after you've watched it. It could be technically brilliant and leave you in amazement about how a narrative can be structured, leave you thinking about an issue from a totally unique perspective or just leave you thinking.

    But if you believe that the impact a movie has on you is important - you cannot afford to miss this movie. I've never written a review in the past 7-8 years of using IMDb but signed up just so I could say how much I loved this movie.

    I read a couple of reviews talk about crying during the movie and thought it odd. I can't remember the last time I cried during a movie - but towards the last 15 minutes of the movie I didn't only cry - I cried from the depth of my heart, not out of sadness but from a much deeper sense of realization the power of true love and how it can manifest itself. You hear so many times that there is 'God' in all of us if we can realize it - at the end of this movie you will know why it's true.

    It's a must watch movie.
    10ankurin

    You cannot get it any better than this

    Its really hard to articulate when you have so much to write and so little words to express. And even lesser words which could actually help you convey what you want to say. The closest word which comes to my mind in this case is 'stupendous'.

    Hachiko is a true story about a dog in Japan and the special bond he shared with a professor whom he met when it was a little puppy. The story has been put forward exceptionally well by the cast and the director.

    The movie has been kept extremely simple with minimum effort on the scenes, yet remarkably you are kept spellbound after a couple of minutes into the movie. And as the other reviews suggest, making the whole theater grab onto their tissues explains how good it really is.

    Lastly, coming for someone who also rates 'Eight below' as one of his favorite's, a high rating of Hachiko would seem a little biased to many. But in my honest opinion I don't think that anybody who has watched this movie can rate it below 10.
    9maria_c54

    So Touching and Real!

    I just saw this movie today, and I'm so glad I did.

    It is based on a true story and it's only natural that the movie is great because the real story itself is very touching. One of the things that sets this movie apart from the other movies that involve animals is how they stuck to reality instead of throwing in some a-little-hard-to-believe elements here and there just to make it more entertaining.

    Sometimes they show things through Hachi's eyes as opposed to human eyes, which helps you relate to him and understand how he felt and what he thought then, as well as emphasizes that Hachi is the main character of the movie.

    This is not just a kids' movie. In the end everyone including myself was crying because we were so moved. It is a must-see.
    10bobnsri

    If You've Ever Owned a Dog, Don't Miss This Film About Loyalty Love and Devotion.

    Finally a film without explosions, computer graphics, and violence. A family film with a message. Adults will relate to the story of life-long friendship and loyalty. Children will love the "dog story" A tender story will huge box office potential. The possible "sleeper hit" of the holidays. Pet lovers everywhere will relate to this film and will leave theaters in tears. A weepy, wonderful film about the bond that develops between one man and a dog after a chance meeting at a train station. Bring extra tissues! Based on a true story, this film was shot mostly in Woonsocket, Rhode Island at a historic old train station. Beautifully shot and edited. The film runs less than 2-hours. The film generally adheres to the actual true story of a dog in Japan. The dog became a national treasure and a monument was erected to honor him.
    8pensacolacomputer

    I had a dog like this

    I had a dog like this. She followed me everywhere I went til the day she died. Dring the last six months of her life had to hand feed her every day and although it was very painful for her to eat, her will to live kept her alive. Eventually she could no longer eat because the cyst on her mouth was so large that she could no longer get food down. She lasted much longer than they said she should have. And when I went to put her down they were amazed that she lasted as long as she did. When they gave her the injection, she did not die. They gave her another injection, she did not die. They had to give her well above the normal dose to put her to sleep, her will to live was amazing. She wanted to be with me and fought to the very end to do so. Putting her to sleep was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life.

    If you find a dog like this, treasure it, life is too short. There is nothing in this world like the love and loyalty of a dog.

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    • Trivia
      Hachi is portrayed by three dogs: Chico, Layla, and Forrest.
    • Goofs
      When Hachi brings the ball to Parker at the station, while Parker opens the door, the reflection of the camera is visible in the window of the door.
    • Quotes

      Ken: [Talking in Japanese] It's been a year, hasn't it? I wake up sometimes in the middle of the night and think about Parker. He was a good friend. I understand how you feel. Hachi, my friend, Parker is never coming home. But if Hachiko wants to wait, then Hachiko should wait. You want to wait for him, don't you? Have a long life, Hachi.

    • Crazy credits
      Message near the end of the credits: "Although beloved by many as a family pet, Akitas are recommended only for dedicated and experienced dog owners. To learn more, please visit the American Humane Association at www.americanhumane.org and the American Kennel Club at www.akc.org"
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    • Release date
      • March 12, 2010 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Germany)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Siempre a tu lado
    • Filming locations
      • Rhode Island, USA
    • Production companies
      • Stage 6 Films
      • Inferno Distribution
      • Hachiko
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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $46,749,646
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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