My Dog Skip (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2000, My Dog Skip is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Jay Russell, running about 95 minutes. “Every family needs an optimist.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A shy boy is unable to make friends in Yazoo City, Mississippi in 1942, until his parents give him a terrier puppy for his ninth birthday. The dog, which he names Skip, becomes well known and loved throughout the community and enriches the life of the boy, Willie, as he grows into manhood. Based on the best-selling Mississippi memoir by the late Willie Morris.
Who’s in it. My Dog Skip stars Diane Lane as Ellen Morris, Elizabeth Rice as River's Friend, Caitlin Wachs as Rivers Applewhite and Frankie Muniz as Willie Morris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, My Dog Skip has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 My Dog Skip page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Dog Skip tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Dog Skip (2000)?
- In US, My Dog Skip is available to 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 My Dog Skip worth watching?
- My Dog Skip holds an audience score of 6.8 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 My Dog Skip?
- My Dog Skip stars Diane Lane, Elizabeth Rice, Caitlin Wachs, Frankie Muniz and Kevin Bacon.
- When was My Dog Skip released?
- My Dog Skip was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.