A Dog Year (2009)

Inspiration comes from all walks of life.

Movie · Comedy, Drama · 1h 20m · Rated 6.1/10 on TMDB · Released September 3, 2009

Overview

Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. Despite a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog, and he rents a dilapidated farm house to give the dog room to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help him train the dog. Reluctantly, Jon gives her a try. Is the dog the problem, or the owner?

Directed by George LaVoo

Cast

• Jeff Bridges as Jon Katz
• Lauren Ambrose as Emma
• Lois Smith as Lois Blair
• Domhnall Gleeson as Anthony Armstrong
• Welker White as Brenda King
• Elizabeth Marvel as Margo
• Pamela Stewart as Patti
• Deirdre O'Connell as Donna Brady
• Karen Allen as Paula (voice)
• Leo Trombetta as Richard (voice)
• Patricia Lentz as Holly (voice)
• Jan Leslie Harding as Nancy Longhetti

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