Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)

Hachi: A Dog's Tale rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic

IMDb8.1/10· 336K votes

Rotten Tomatoes64%

TMDb8.007/10· 7K votes

With 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 8.1/10 on IMDb, critical reception of this film has been mixed.

About Hachi: A Dog's Tale

Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.

Cast of Hachi: A Dog's Tale

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  Richard Gere

  as Parker Wilson

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  Joan Allen

  as Cate Wilson

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  Sarah Roemer

  as Andy

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  Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

  as Ken

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  Erick Avari

  as Jasjeet

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  Robbie Sublett

  as Michael

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  Davenia McFadden

  as Mary Anne

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  Jason Alexander

  as Carl

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  Kevin DeCoste

  as Ronnie (11 years)

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  Robert Degnan

  as Teddy Barnes

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  Tora Hallström

  as Heather

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  Donna Sorbello

  as Myra

Hachi: A Dog's Tale facts

Budget

$16M

Box office

$46.8M

Our take on Hachi: A Dog's Tale

Lasse Hallström's 2009 family drama follows Professor Wilson, who finds a lost Akita puppy on his way home and, despite his wife's objections, lets the dog into their lives. Named Hachi, the puppy grows into Wilson's devoted companion, and their bond deepens into something quietly profound. Hallström tells it with warmth and restraint, letting the everyday rhythm of loyalty and routine carry the emotion rather than any big incident. It's a gentle, unhurried film best suited to viewers who want something tender and heartfelt, especially dog lovers and families looking for an emotional watch together. Simple, sincere and deeply affecting, it earns its feeling honestly rather than forcing it.