Walking with the Dog (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film
Released in 2004, Walking with the Dog is a notable film directed by Makoto Shinozaki, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Dumped by a bored pet owner, a mixed-breed mutt ends up with three time loser Yasuyuki, who's loveless, homeless and jobless. Yasuyuki finds solace in the dog, whom he calls Tamura, and uses it to mend fences with his ex, who's distracted by her mother's debilitating illness. A trip to a hospital reveals Tamura's ability to comfort dying patients, leading to dog and master attending the real-life Japanese Therapy Dogs training school.
Who’s in it. Walking with the Dog stars Naoki Tanaka as Yasuyuki, Ryo as Miwa, Yōko Fujita as Miki and Mutsuko Sakura, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Walking with the Dog page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walking with the Dog (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Walking with the Dog change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Walking with the Dog?
- Walking with the Dog stars Naoki Tanaka, Ryo, Yōko Fujita, Mutsuko Sakura and Tomio Aoki.
- When was Walking with the Dog released?
- Walking with the Dog was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.