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A Dog's Purpose→A Dog's Purpose
W. Bruce Cameron·2017·Director: Lasse Hallström
70%
Faithfulness
4.4
Book Rating
3.7
Movie Rating
Platform: Theaters
Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Peggy Lipton, Britt Robertson
The Book
A dog keeps being reincarnated in order to find his purpose, finally discovering it by returning to his first owner.
The Film
A dog discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. Reincarnated as multiple canines over the course of five decades, the lovable pooch develops an unbreakable bond with Ethan, a boy who changes its life forever.
Key Differences
The film simplifies the dog's multiple reincarnations, focusing more on emotional moments than the book's broader scope. Some characters and events are altered or omitted for narrative flow. The book provides more detailed insights into the dog's thoughts and motivations than the film.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstThe film is enjoyable but lacks some depth and complexity found in the book, making it best to read the book first to fully appreciate the story. The emotional core is intact, but fans of the novel may find the adaptation somewhat simplified.
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