Dog Days

Dog Days

It's going to be off the leash.

PG 2018 · 112 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy, Family, Romance

Elizabeth, a charming morning show news anchor, seeks advice from her dog's therapist after a breakup. Tara, a spunky barista, dreams of a life beyond the coffee shop. Awkward Garrett pines for Tara while trying to keep his adopt-a-dog business afloat. Dax is a man-child and leader of the aspiring rock band Frunk. Grace and Kurt anxiously await the arrival of their adoptive daughter, Amelia. Walter, an aging, lonely widower, loses his dog Mabel when she runs off. The beloved canines in their lives soon start to influence their careers, friendships, and romantic relationships in funny and unexpected ways.

Directed by Ken Marino · Written by Elissa Matsueda

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Nina Dobrev Elizabeth
Vanessa Hudgens Tara
Adam Pally Dax
Eva Longoria Grace Chapman
Rob Corddry Kurt Chapman
Tone Bell Jimmy Johnston
Jon Bass Garrett
Michael Cassidy Dr. Mike Stone
Finn Wolfhard Tyler
Ron Cephas Jones Walter
Thomas Lennon Greg
Tig Notaro Danielle Thornhill

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