A Dog's Purpose Genre Guide: Story, Cast and Movie Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to A Dog's Purpose, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

A Dog's Purpose (2017) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Every dog happens for a reason.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Josh Gad as Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice); KJ Apa as Teen Ethan; Britt Robertson as Teen Hannah; Dennis Quaid as Adult Ethan; Peggy Lipton as Adult Hannah; Juliet Rylance as Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom; Luke Kirby as Jim - Ethan's Dad; John Ortiz as Carlos
About A Dog's Purpose
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
More like A Dog's Purpose
- A Dog's Journey
- Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
- The Fox and the Hound
- All Dogs Go to Heaven
- Dog Gone
- Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz
- Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
- Slumberland
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Dog's Purpose?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of A Dog's Purpose?
Josh Gad as Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice); KJ Apa as Teen Ethan; Britt Robertson as Teen Hannah; Dennis Quaid as Adult Ethan; Peggy Lipton as Adult Hannah; Juliet Rylance as Elizabeth - Ethan's Mom; Luke Kirby as Jim - Ethan's Dad; John Ortiz as Carlos
Is this A Dog's Purpose guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



