Based on the 1987 Japanese film Hachi-ko, as well as on a true story, Hachi: A Dog's Tale stars Richard...
Based on the 1987 Japanese film Hachi-ko, as well as on a true story, Hachi: A Dog's Tale stars Richard Gere as a college professor who forms a strong and unexplainable bond with an abandoned dog he adopts. From the director of Chocolat and The Cider House Rules.
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64 %28 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
84 %15,086 reviewsAudience score rating
"Pic's main problem is that its human story lacks drama; Hachi's the central attraction."
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Variety
Variety"Sensitively directed and rarely over-sentimental, this touching parable will likely ravish the emotions of dog lovers."
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Time Out
Time Out"Lasse Hallstrom dishes up more classy mediocrity with this brazenly uncomplicated treat for dog lovers."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Director Lasse Hallström and writer Stephen P. Lindsey are to be admired for their firm anti-"Marley & Me" stance. Their tale is simple, told through a child describing his grandfather's dog as his "hero.""
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"This affecting man-and-dog tale largely steers clear of mawkishness."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"Not a dry eye in the house - but not irritating schmaltz either."
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Empire Magazine
Empire MagazineHachi: A Dog's Tale | Details
- Runtime
- 93
- Genre
- Drama, Kids & Family
- Country of origin
- USA, UK
