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Release Date:
Friday, June 26, 2015 Nationwide
action violence, peril, brief language and some thematic elements
Plot: What's the story about?
A precision-trained military dog, Max serves on the frontlines in Afghanistan alongside his handler, U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott. But when things go terribly wrong on maneuvers, Kyle is mortally wounded and Max, traumatized by the loss of his best friend, is unable to remain in service.
Shipped stateside, the only human he seems willing to connect with is Kyle’s teenage brother, Justin, so Max is adopted by Kyle’s family, essentially saving his life. But Justin has issues of his own, such as living up to his father’s expectations for him; he isn’t interested in taking responsibility for his brother’s troubled dog. However, Max may be Justin’s only chance to discover what really happened to his brother that day on the front, and with the help of a tough-talking young teen, Carmen, who has a way with dogs, Justin begins to appreciate his canine companion.
Justin’s growing trust in Max helps the four-legged veteran revert back to his heroic self, and as the pair race against time to unravel the mystery, they find more excitement—and danger—than they bargained for. But they each might also find an unlikely new best friend…in each other.
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Who stars in Max: Cast List
Robbie Amell ... Kyle Wincott
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Thomas Haden Church ... Ray
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Josh Wiggins ... Justin Wincott
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Who's making Max: Crew List
A look at the Max behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Boaz Yakin last directed Boarding School and Safe. The film's writer Boaz Yakin last wrote The Harder They Fall and Now You See Me.
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Production: What we know about Max?
Key Facts
- “Max” stars Josh Wiggins (“Hellion”) as Justin Wincott, Lauren Graham (“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” TV’s “Parenthood”) as his mom, Pamela, and Oscar nominee Thomas Haden Church (“Sideways”) as his dad, Ray.
- Director Boaz Yakin's behind-the-scenes creative team included director of photography Stefan Czapsky ("Safe"), production designer Kalina Ivanov ("The Vow," "Little Miss Sunshine"), editor Bill Pankow ("The Untouchables," "Let's Be Cops") and costume designer Ellen Lutter ("Grown Ups," "50 First Dates). The music is by Trevor Rabin ("Grudge Match," "Remember the Titans").
- Inspired by a true story.
Filming Timeline
- 2014 - December: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2014 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2014 - June: The film was set to Production status.
- 2013 - November: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Production begins March 1, 2014.
Max Release Date: When was the film released?
Max was a nationwide release in 2015 on Friday, June 26, 2015. There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including Ted 2, Fresh Dressed and Glass Chin.
Max DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Max was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 .
