Hachi: A Dog's Tale

Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)

  • 62% of critics liked it
    (26 reviews)

  • 85% of users liked it
    (10,668 ratings)

Based on the 1987 Japanese film Hachiko Monogatari, as well as on a true story, Hachi: A Dog's Tale stars Richard Gere as a college professor who finds an abandoned dog and takes the poor lost animal in. The film follows the two as the man and animal soon form a strong and unexplainable bond. Joan… More

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G, 1 hr. 33 min.
Directed By
Lasse Hallström
Written By
Stephen Lindsey
Genres
Drama, Kids & Family
In Theaters
Dec 18, 2009 Wide
On DVD
Mar 9, 2010
Inferno Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Alissa Simon, Variety

    Pic's main problem is that its human story lacks drama; Hachi's the central attraction.

  • Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly

    Even the manliest moviegoer likes to have a good cry from time to time.

  • Joly Herman, Common Sense Media

    Dramatic story of a dog's devotion is emotionally intense.

  • Christopher Lloyd, Sarasota Herald-Tribune

    An unapologetic tear-jerker. You might resent being emotionally manipulated by this film, but I challenge even the most hard-hearted moviegoer not to spill some saltwater while watching it.

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    An immensely appealing drama about the extraordinary love and devotion of a dog for his beloved human companion.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Bruce B


    A great family film but real tear jerker. If your a animal lover or have a dog you will cry your eyes out on this movie. About a dog who is faithful to his master even after his death. A must see, no tissues, you will need paper towels. 5 Stars

  • Dean M


    This wonderful family film is one of the most treasured and heartwarming true stories ever told. In this story grows deeper, a beautiful friendship of a dog and his master unfolds embodying the true spirt of family and loyalty, while inspiring the hearts of an entire town. Beautifully… More

  • Mike S


    Very sad and touching story. It makes me proud to be a Swede whenever Lasse Hallström makes a movie of such beauty and high quality. But it's not just the directing and plot that's great, but also the acting in general. Richard Gere brings a really warm and heartfelt… More

  • familiar s


    I feared it would be just a simple story about a dog's love & loyalty towards his master, only stretched dramatically. However, when I read too many good reviews for it, I fell for it. But as fate would have it, it turned out to be exactly what I initially feared it would be,… More

  • Roy G


    An immensely appealing drama about the extraordinary love and devotion of a dog for his beloved human companion. ...a warm and winning family movie about a scholar (Richard Gere) who discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home from work.

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