Megan Leavey

Megan Leavey

Based on the true story of a marine's best friend.

PG-13 2017 · 116 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama, War

The true story of Marine Corporal Megan Leavey, who forms a powerful bond with an aggressive combat dog, Rex. While deployed in Iraq, the two complete more than 100 missions and save countless lives, until an IED explosion puts their faithfulness to the test.

Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite · Written by Pamela Gray

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Kate Mara Megan Leavey
Ramón Rodríguez Matt Morales
Tom Felton Sergeant Andrew Dean
Bradley Whitford Bob
Will Patton Jim
Sam Keeley Sills
Common Gunny Martin
Edie Falco Jackie Leavey
Damson Idris Lt. Michael Forman
Shannon Tarbet Barb
Alex Hafner ECP Sgt Sanders
Parker Sawyers Navy Corpsman

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