Hachi: A Dog's Tale

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Hachi: A Dog's Tale

G

2009

1h 33m

Drama

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A college professor forms a deep, lasting bond with a dog he unexpectedly discovers abandoned on a lonely train platform, transforming both their lives.

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Alissa Simon

Variety

Apr 29, 2010

Pic's main problem is that its human story lacks drama; Hachi's the central attraction.

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Robbie Collin

News of the World

Mar 16, 2010

2/5

This is the film equivalent of Nice biscuits, or snow globes, or N-Dubz. You're vaguely aware that they exist but you don't know anyone who actually likes them.

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

Mar 16, 2010

2/5

It(TM)s an extraordinary and touching story but told with too beady an eye on the box-office for comfort - even if you(TM)re a doggy person.

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Rachel Wagner

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Jul 2, 2019

There's not a whole lot going on, it's pretty much just this relationship,between this dog and this man and it's really touching and and beautiful.

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

May 11, 2018

3.5/5

We all know Marley & Me is the Citizen Kane of dog movies that can drain all tear ducts. However, this one (also based on a true story) runs an honest, heartbreaking second.

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Joly Herman

Common Sense Media

Dec 19, 2010

3/5

Dramatic story of a dog's devotion is emotionally intense.

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Robert P

@Superbad Oct 7, 2026

This is a *4.5* star Movie!

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COS M

@CosMovies Aug 31, 2026

Beautiful beautiful love story about true love and loyalty.

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Carlos Francisco R

@RT86421344 Aug 11, 2026

llore mucho, muy buena, mucha pena me dió, no se metan con los perritos :(

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Mireille D

@RT43317756 Jul 25, 2026

The story is fabulous, setting is great, loved the train station scenes. However, in many scenes I felt that the dog(s) actors did not seem really engaged with the humans; it seemed forced. What annoyed me the most about the film was the very repetitive piano music (sounded AI generated).

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stephen S

@RT02409759 Jul 9, 2026

As a dog lover you will identify with the unconditional love and loyalty Hachi brings. I cannot watch and not cry. These creatures soothe us in ways that many humans cannot. Great movie.

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Paula T

@RT83801526 Apr 27, 2026

The most heartwarming film I've ever seen, portraying the unbreakable bond between a dog and their person. You'd better have a fistfull of tissues to prepare for the end. If you're unmoved, you don't have a pulse.

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Synopsis

A college professor forms a deep, lasting bond with a dog he unexpectedly discovers abandoned on a lonely train platform, transforming both their lives.

Director: Lasse Hallström
Producer: Vick Shigekuni Wong, Bill Johnson, Richard Gere
Screenwriter: Stephen P. Lindsey
Production Co: Inferno Distribution, E1 Entertainment, Stage 6 Films
Rating: G
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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