Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)

6.4PG106 minDirector: Wayne Wang

2005 American film

Because of Winn-Dixie is a 2005 American comedy-drama film based on Kate DiCamillo's 2000 novel of the same name, with the screenplay written by Joan Singleton, produced by Trevor Albert and directed by Wayne Wang. The film was produced by Walden Media and released by 20th Century Fox.

Because of Winn-Dixie stars Jeff Daniels, Cicely Tyson, Eva Marie Saint, Dave Matthews and AnnaSophia Robb in her feature film debut. It premiered at the USA Film Festival on January 26, 2005, and was theatrically released on February 18, 2005.

The film received mixed reviews from critics and earned $33.5 million against a production budget of $14 million. It was released on DVD and VHS on August 9, 2005 by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Because of Winn-Dixie about?
Because of Winn-Dixie (2005) — A girl named Opal move to a new home that is a trailer park. She has no friends and her dad is always doing something.Her dad told her to go to Winn Dixie to get some food. When she get there, something is going on. People were chasing something, then she see a dog. The dog was h
Is Because of Winn-Dixie based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Because of Winn-Dixie scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.