The movie “A Dog’s Purpose” was released in 2017. It is an adventure comedy, where a dog finds out its purpose in life by guiding humans to love and happiness. The movie is known for the performances of Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, and Peggy Lipton.
Where it Filmed?
“A Dog’s Purpose” was filmed in various locations within Manitoba, Canada. This includes cities like Winnipeg, Lockport, Brandon, and Selkirk. Unfortunately, information about the filming dates is not provided.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Josh Gad | Bailey / Ellie / Tino / Buddy (voice) |
| Dennis Quaid | Adult Ethan |
| Peggy Lipton | Adult Hannah |
| Bryce Gheisar | Ethan – 8 Years Old |
| Juliet Rylance | Ethan’s Mom |
| Luke Kirby | Ethan’s Dad |
| Gabrielle Rose | Grandma Fran |
| Michael Bofshever | Grandpa Bill |
| Britt Robertson | Teen Hannah |
| Logan Miller | Todd |
| Pooch Hall | Al |
| John Ortiz | Carlos |
| Nicole LaPlaca | Wendi |
| Primo Allon | Victor |
| Peter Kelamis | Dad’s Boss |
| Caroline Cave | Boss’s Wife |
| Jane McGregor | Rachel |
| Robert Mann | Delivery Workman |
| Ron Verwymeren | Delivery Workman |
| David J. Lyle | Country Vet |
| Kelly-Ruth Mercier | Atlanta Vet |
| Cory Wojcik | Puppy Mill Owner |
| Ross Douglas Noble | Puppy Mill Customer |
| Andrew W. Nolan | Football Coach |
| Jordan Butterill | Teammate |
| John C. MacDonald | Teammate |
| Kwesi Ameyaw | Cop |
| Michael Patric | Sam |
| Brent Holtzman | Police Captain |
| Paul Jarrett | Police Lieutenant |
| Christopher Pearce | Policeman |
| Violet Haas | Elderly Woman |
| Darcy Higginbotham | Farmhand |
| Kalyn Bomback | Animal Control Yolanda |
| Dan De Jaeger | Father at Shelter |
| Anita Daher | Mother at Shelter |
| Reine Lecuyer | Daughter at Shelter |
| Rayna Ens-Armstrong | Daughter at Shelter |
| Mackenzie Thornton | Tweener Girl |
| Avery Thompson | Tweener Girl |
| Aidan Ritchie | Ambulance Attendant |
| Brooke Warrington | Bree – 7 Years Old |
| Kenyan Alexander Walcott | Ty – 5 Years Old |
| Treyton Augustus Walcott | Richie – 4 Years Old |
| John Bluethner | Professor |
| James Janssens | Alzheimer’s Patient |
| Paul Griggs | Hot Dog Vendor |
| Grant Burr | Hardware Store Clerk |
| Tom Young | Hardware Store Employee |
| Ronald Boyd Johnson | Neighbor |
| Alicia Johnston | Hysterical Mother |
| Chris Webb | Kidnapper |
| Naomi Frenette | Kidnapped Girl |
| Frederick Allen | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Hercules | Ellie (uncredited) |
| Jim Kirby | Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Olivia Klassen | Girl on Bus (uncredited) |
| Brian Langlotz | Carnival Patron (uncredited) |
| Evan Martin | Punk Boy (uncredited) |
| Allan Rheubottom | Football crowd (uncredited) |
| Tyson Wagner | Boyfriend in Park (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The film’s tear-jerking story was directed by Lasse Hallström, and its script was penned by W. Bruce Cameron, Cathryn Michon, and Audrey Wells. In the film, Josh Gad lends his voice to the character Bailey/Ellie/Tino/Buddy, while Dennis Quaid and Peggy Lipton play the roles of Adult Ethan and Adult Hannah respectively. Other notable cast members include Bryce Gheisar as the young Ethan, K.J. Apa as the teenage Ethan, Juliet Rylance as Ethan’s mom, and Luke Kirby as Ethan’s dad. For its compelling story and performances, the film received 3 nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Latitude: 49.8954221
- Longitude: -97.1385145
- Place ID: ChIJESsa-ftz6lIRZMq5xvoaKis
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Location Name: Lockport, Manitoba, Canada
- Latitude: 50.082108
- Longitude: -96.94232099999999
- Place ID: ChIJ2RGr-rJm6lIRpZqe0IKo7NU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lockport, MB R1A 3C6, Canada
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Location Name: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
- Latitude: 49.8437486
- Longitude: -99.95148069999999
- Place ID: ChIJ13y5ALKQ51IRCi6OTNzAMco
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Brandon, MB, Canada
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
