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 stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and 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 stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and 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.