Must Love Dogs (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2005, Must Love Dogs is a comedy and romance film directed by Gary David Goldberg, running about 98 minutes. “The hardest trick is making them stay.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sarah Nolan is a newly divorced woman cautiously rediscovering romance with the enthusiastic but often misguided help of her well-meaning family. As she braves a series of hilarious disastrous mismatches and first dates, Sarah begins to trust her own instincts again and learns that, no matter what, it's never a good idea to give up on love.
Who’s in it. Must Love Dogs stars Diane Lane as Sarah Nolan, John Cusack as Jake, Elizabeth Perkins as Carol and Christopher Plummer as Bill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Must Love Dogs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $58.4M 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 Must Love Dogs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Must Love Dogs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Must Love Dogs (2005)?
- In US, Must Love Dogs 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 Must Love Dogs worth watching?
- Must Love Dogs holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Must Love Dogs?
- Must Love Dogs stars Diane Lane, John Cusack, Elizabeth Perkins, Christopher Plummer and Dermot Mulroney.
- When was Must Love Dogs released?
- Must Love Dogs was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.