My Dog Skip.

Name: My Dog Skip
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: 2000-01-08
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Frankie Muniz, Diane Lane, Luke Wilson, Kevin Bacon, Caitlin Wachs

A small dog changes everything.

A shy boy growing up in Mississippi receives a terrier who helps him make friends and step beyond his comfort zone. Their years together unfold against the pressures of wartime, family expectations, and painful lessons about responsibility.

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Why it’s a little special

A warm coming-of-age story whose strongest moments show how caring for an animal can change a child's relationships with people.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Bullying, wartime references, alcohol, language, animal injury, and death. The ending can be particularly upsetting for children sensitive to losing a pet.

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: Jay Russell
Starring: Frankie Muniz, Diane Lane, Luke Wilson, Kevin Bacon, Caitlin Wachs, Bradley Coryell, Daylan Honeycutt, Cody Linley, Peter Crombie, Clint Howard, John M. Sullivan II, Jordan Williams
Release date: January 8, 2000
Runtime: 95 minutes
Genre: Drama, Family
Studio: Warner Bros.
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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