Because of Winn-Dixie (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 2005, Because of Winn-Dixie is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Wayne Wang, running about 106 minutes. “Discover what happens when you go looking for a miracle and a miracle comes looking for you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A girl, abandoned by her mother when she was three, moves to a small town in Florida with her father. There, she adopts an orphaned dog she names Winn-Dixie. The bond between the girl and her special companion brings together the people in a small Florida town and heals her own troubled relationship with her father.
Who’s in it. Because of Winn-Dixie stars Jeff Daniels as Preacher, AnnaSophia Robb as Opal, Cicely Tyson as Gloria Dump and Eva Marie Saint as Miss Franny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Because of Winn-Dixie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Because of Winn-Dixie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Because of Winn-Dixie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)?
- In US, Because of Winn-Dixie is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Because of Winn-Dixie worth watching?
- Because of Winn-Dixie holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Because of Winn-Dixie?
- Because of Winn-Dixie stars Jeff Daniels, AnnaSophia Robb, Cicely Tyson, Eva Marie Saint and Dave Matthews.
- When was Because of Winn-Dixie released?
- Because of Winn-Dixie was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.
