Luca
A little courage. A whole summer.
PGPICK SELECTION09
BIG FEELINGS
Hachi: A Dog's Tale.
Some friendships never leave the station.
A professor finds an abandoned dog at a railway station and gives him a home. Their daily routine becomes a remarkable expression of loyalty, continuing long after an event changes the professor's family forever.
View film informationWhy it’s a little special
A quiet, affectionate story about companionship that leaves plenty of room to discuss love, loss, and why animals matter to people.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
A major human death and prolonged grief dominate the later story, followed by animal death. This G-rated film can be deeply upsetting despite little conventional violence.
Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The little details.
- Directed by
- Lasse Hallström
- Starring
- Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Jason Alexander, Sarah Roemer, Erick Avari, Davenia McFadden, Robbie Sublett, Robert Capron
- Release date
- June 11, 2009
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Genre
- Drama, Family
- Studio
- Stage 6 Films
- Language
- English
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.
Where to watch.
Find a spot on the sofa. Pick your service.
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Film facts: Apple TV US film listing . Checked 2026-10-18. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.