The Dog Lover Movie

Based on a true story.

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Who's Involved:

Alex Ranarivelo, Jayson Blair, Lea Thompson, James Remar, Allison Paige, Ali Afshar

Release Date:

Friday, July 8, 2016 Limited

PG   PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED MPA
thematic elements, brief disturbing images and some language
Runtime: 1 hr, 41 m
Language: English

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Plot: What's the story about?

Sara Gold is a rising star at the United Animal Protection Agency (UAPA), a major animal rights organization that conducts animal rescues and lobbies for better animal welfare laws. Handpicked for a major assignment, Sara goes undercover as a college intern to infiltrate a suspected “puppy mill” run by the enigmatic Daniel Holloway. Sara soon ingratiates herself with Daniel and his family, and learns all about the world of dog breeding but is hard pressed to find any sign of animal abuse. The UAPA teams up with local law enforcement and raids the farm, accusing Daniel of the inhumane treatment of animals. Sara finds herself torn between doing her job and doing what’s right, and she awakens to the moral contradictions of her work with the UAPA.

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Who stars in The Dog Lover: Cast List


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Who's making The Dog Lover: Crew List

A look at the The Dog Lover behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Alex Ranarivelo last directed I Believe in Santa and A Christmas Mystery. The film's writer Alex Ranarivelo last wrote Born A Champion and The Ride.

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Production: What we know about The Dog Lover?

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  1. 2016 - April: The film was set to Completed  status.

The Dog Lover Release Date: When was the film released?


The Dog Lover was a Limited release in 2016 on Friday, July 8, 2016. There were 9 other movies released on the same date, including The Secret Life of Pets, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates and Fathers and Daughters.

As a Limited release, The Dog Lover will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.

The Dog Lover DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?

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The Dog Lover was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 .

The Dog Lover VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?


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The Dog Lover was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, July 8, 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.

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