The Retrievers (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2001, The Retrievers is a comedy, family and tv movie film directed by Paul Schneider, running about 90 minutes. “Sometimes it takes man's best friend to show what it really means to be a family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Lowrys are starting a new life, moving to the quiet Northern California town of Placerville. But when they are "adopted" by a clever yet lovable stray Golden Retriever, their lives change in ways they never imagined. It's not long before the Lowrys discover that Pilot is pregnant. But when it comes time to find new homes for the puppies, the Lowrys learn how hard it can be to say goodbye and how a determined Golden Retriever can show them a thing or two about the bonds of family. Pilot wants her puppies back! Can the Lowrys retrieve the Retrievers from the wacky cast of characters that adopted them? The Retrievers is a heartwarming story about how a stray Golden Retriever, along with her litter of pups, teaches the Lowrys some big lessons about life, love, family, and what's truly important.
Who’s in it. The Retrievers stars Robert Hays as Tom Lowry, Mel Harris as Karen Lowry, Alan Rachins as Ed and Alana Austin as Liz Lowry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Retrievers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Retrievers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Retrievers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Retrievers (2001)?
- In US, The Retrievers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Retrievers worth watching?
- The Retrievers holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Retrievers?
- The Retrievers stars Robert Hays, Mel Harris, Alan Rachins, Alana Austin and Taylor Emerson.
- When was The Retrievers released?
- The Retrievers was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.