The read
Audiences rate it 17 points higher than critics do. Scores higher than 89% of the 3,351 2000s drama movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.
Ratings
IMDb8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Audiences rate it 17 points higher than critics do.
7,339 audience votes
Key crew
- Stephen P. LindseyScreenplay
- Lasse HallströmDirector
- Jan A. P. KaczmarekOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Richard GereParker Wilson
- Joan AllenCate Wilson
- Sarah RoemerAndy
- Cary-Hiroyuki TagawaKen
- Erick AvariJasjeet
- Robbie SublettMichael
- Davenia McFaddenMary Anne
- Jason AlexanderCarl
- Kevin DeCosteRonnie (11 years)
- Robert DegnanTeddy Barnes
- Tora HallströmHeather
- Donna SorbelloMyra
Stills
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Themes
friendshiployaltypethuman animal relationshipfamily relationshipsfriendsdognewspaper reporterfamily dogwaitingpetshopeful
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