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Based on the true-life story of 9-year-old Willie Morris and his dog Skip, growing up in a small Mississippi town during World War II. Willie and his remote and overprotective father don't get along, but when an irresistable Jack Russell Terrier enters the picture, important lessons about love, loyalty and the special bonds bewteen father and son are learned.
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Comedy, Drama, Kids/Family and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 35 min. |
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| Release Date: |
March 3, 2000 Nationwide |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG for some violent content and mild language. |
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| Distributors: |
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$34,062,493 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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NZone,
(3.5 out of 5 stars) "Before he succumbed to a heart attack last fall, author Willie Morris was renowned for his portrayal of growing up in the South during the 1940s, before becoming the youngest editor-in-chief of Harper’s magazine." Full Review...
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culturevulture.net,
"'My Dog Skip,' a loving and often too reverent memoir of a dog and his boy, suffers from historical amnesia and an overdose of wistfulness." Full Review...
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E! Online,
(Grade: A) "The next time some politician starts complaining about how Hollywood only churns out bloodfests and orgies, remind them of this gem." Full Review...
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Flick Filosopher,
"I embarrassed the 5-year-old friend with whom I went to see 'My Dog Skip' by bawling my eyes out through the last 15 minutes of the movie." Full Review...
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