Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2009, Hachi: A Dog's Tale is a drama and family film directed by Lasse Hallström, running about 93 minutes. “A true story of faith, devotion and undying love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A drama based on the true story of a college professor's bond with the abandoned dog he takes into his home.
Who’s in it. Hachi: A Dog's Tale stars Richard Gere as Parker Wilson, Joan Allen as Cate Wilson, Sarah Roemer as Andy and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Ken, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Hachi: A Dog's Tale sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $46.7M 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 Hachi: A Dog's Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hachi: A Dog's Tale tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)?
- In US, Hachi: A Dog's Tale 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 Hachi: A Dog's Tale worth watching?
- Hachi: A Dog's Tale holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hachi: A Dog's Tale?
- Hachi: A Dog's Tale stars Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Sarah Roemer, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and Erick Avari.
- When was Hachi: A Dog's Tale released?
- Hachi: A Dog's Tale was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.