Marley & Me (2009)

7.0PG120 minDirector: David Frankel

2008 film by David Frankel

Marley & Me is a 2008 American comedy-drama film directed by David Frankel from a screenplay by Scott Frank and Don Roos, based on the 2005 memoir of the same name by John Grogan. The film stars Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston as the owners of Marley, a Labrador retriever.

Marley & Me was released by 20th Century Fox in the United States and Canada on December 25, 2008, and set a record for the largest Christmas Day box office ever with $14.75 million in ticket sales. The film was successful and went on to gross $247.8 million against a $60 million budget, but received mixed reviews from critics.

The film was followed by a 2011 direct-to-video prequel, Marley & Me: The Puppy Years.

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

FAQ

What is Marley & Me about?
Marley & Me (2009) — After their wedding, newspaper writers John and Jennifer Grogan move to Florida. In an attempt to stall Jennifer's "biological clock", John gives her a puppy. While the puppy Marley grows into a 100 pound dog, he loses none of his puppy energy or rambunctiousness. Meanwhile, Marl
Is Marley & Me based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Marley & Me scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.