My Dog Skip (2000)

7.0PG95 min

2000 film directed by Jay Russell

My Dog Skip is a 2000 American comedy-drama film, directed by Jay Russell and starring Frankie Muniz, Diane Lane, Luke Wilson, and Kevin Bacon, with narration by Harry Connick Jr. Based on the 1995 autobiographical book by Willie Morris, the film tells the story of 9-year-old Morris as he is given a Jack Russell Terrier for his birthday and how the dog fundamentally changes several aspects of his life. My Dog Skip was released on January 12, 2000, by Warner Bros. and received generally positive reviews from critics. The film grossed $35.8 million on a $7 million budget.

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What is My Dog Skip about?
My Dog Skip (2000) — A shy boy is unable to make friends in Yazoo City, Mississippi in 1942, until his parents give him a terrier puppy for his ninth birthday. The dog, which he names Skip, becomes well known and loved throughout the community and enriches the life of the boy, Willie, as he grows int
Is My Dog Skip based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is My Dog Skip scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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