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Movie Info

Release Date: June 08, 2009
Runtime: 93 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (15)
Genres:
Drama Family
Budget: $16,000,000
Revenue: $46,800,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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64%
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8.0/10
TMDB
7,103 votes
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8.1/10
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341,415 votes
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Hachi: A Dog's Tale

2009

"A bond that transcends time and loss."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Hachi A Dog'stale? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Siempre a tu lado? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Hatchi? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Hachiko - Amigo para Sempre? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: εΏ ηŠ¬ε…«ε…¬ηš„ζ•…δΊ‹? All international titles (15) →
Drama Family 93 min 8.1/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 0/5
Language 0/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $16,000,000
Revenue: $46,800,000
Profit $30,800,000
ROI +192.5% (2.9x)

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Hachi: A Dog's Tale is directed by Lasse HallstrΓΆm .

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Keywords

#friendship 170 #dramatic 116 #family relationships 65 #dog 55 #hopeful 51 #friends 47 #pets 30 #loyalty 12 #human animal relationship 12 #pet 10 #newspaper reporter 2 #family dog 2 #waiting 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about Hachi: A Dog's Tale

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  • The film was shot in various locations around California, with key scenes filmed in the picturesque town of Pasadena, which provided a nostalgic backdrop for the story.

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  • Hachi was played by a combination of a real Akita and a series of animatronic dogs, which were used for specific emotional scenes where the real dog could not perform.

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  • In one scene, a newspaper clipping serves as a nod to the original true story of Hachiko, which took place in Japan in the 1920s, highlighting the film's roots in real-life events.

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  • Richard Gere, who portrayed Professor Wilson, was initially hesitant to take on the role, but he was deeply moved by the story of loyalty and love that Hachi represented.

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  • The film's director, Lasse HallstrΓΆm, is known for his ability to evoke strong emotional responses from audiences, as seen in his previous works like 'Chocolat' and 'The Cider House Rules'.

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  • The soundtrack of the film, composed by Jan A.P. Kaczmarek, plays a crucial role in enhancing the emotional weight of key scenes, using subtle melodies to underscore the bond between Hachi and Professor Wilson.

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