Marley & Me

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Marley & Me

PG

2008

1h 56m

Comedy

Drama

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Newlyweds John and Jenny Grogan leave behind snowy Michigan and move to Florida, where they buy their first home and find jobs at competing newspapers. Soon afterward, the Grogans adopt Marley, a yellow Labrador pup. But Marley soon grows up to be a mischievous handful. Still, even while he's destroying the furniture and failing obedience school, he always manages to bring out the best in John, Jenny and their growing family.

Critics Consensus

Pet owners should love it, but Marley and Me is only sporadically successful in wringing drama and laughs from its scenario.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

08/29/2018

OK, I admit I cried a small bucket at the end... but at least I hated myself for it. This is bland and obsequious tripe or, as my own dog would say, "Woof!"

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Sukhdev Sandhu

Daily Telegraph (UK)

04/23/2009

3/5

Sometimes, and especially on a crummy afternoon in the middle of March, it's nice to be able to switch off and settle down to enjoying the sight of middle-class families eating well and playing together in sprawling, bucolic gardens.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

03/13/2009

1/5

In the cinema, all of us tough, cynical critics had tears welling in our eyes, swallowing hard; our lips, so often curled in a cheap sneer, were now trembling, because of the same desperately sad thought: "Owen Wilson used to be really good..."

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

03/03/2024

3/4

The production is light, filled with big love and sobbing cries, two talented stars that sufficiently play their roles, and plenty of awww moments the movie makes sure to replay during the end credits. What’s not to enjoy?

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César Albarrán Torres

Cine Premiere

10/04/2021

Marley and Me has its funny moments, never neglecting its dramatic objective. [Full review in Spanish]

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

10/19/2020

The ending brings all the feels

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Joel H

@786Joel 5d

Many people think of Marley & Me as a dog movie, but it’s not, really. It’s a slice-of-life story about marriage and family told during the lifespan of one dog. And it packs a seriously powerful emotional punch. Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston give a very realistic portrayal of a relationship and its ups and downs. This movie does tend to focus on the downs more than the ups, but the characters weather the storms well, so it doesn’t feel overly heavy. Marley & Me will make you cry, though. It will make you cry hard. But that’s okay, because we could all use a big cry every now and then, right?

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom Apr 10

*Marley & Me* is a heartfelt and relatable film that captures the joys and challenges of pet ownership in a very real way. Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston bring natural chemistry to their roles, making the story feel grounded and sincere. Marley himself is both chaotic and lovable, providing plenty of humor while also serving as the emotional core of the film. While the movie follows a fairly predictable path, its honest portrayal of family life and the bond between humans and their pets makes it resonate. It’s funny, touching, and bittersweet by the end. Overall, a solid and emotionally engaging film that earns its 7/10.

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Sarah G.

@SarahG Mar 13

Wonderful movie. I’ll probably never watch it again. The ending is so sad, but a great movie.

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Milan T

@RT72112740 Jan 27

so good made me cry 5 times

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Mike M

@Mikespike Jan 16

I wouldn’t recommend this movie. Too sad in the end.

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Marvel N.

@MarvelNerd Sep 19

This move is about a dog and a family. And also what a dog can do to a family. And also how a dog affects a family. I love it!

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Synopsis

Newlyweds John and Jenny Grogan leave behind snowy Michigan and move to Florida, where they buy their first home and find jobs at competing newspapers. Soon afterward, the Grogans adopt Marley, a yellow Labrador pup. But Marley soon grows up to be a mischievous handful. Still, even while he's destroying the furniture and failing obedience school, he always manages to bring out the best in John, Jenny and their growing family.

Director: David Frankel
Producer: Gil Netter, Karen Rosenfelt
Screenwriter: Don Roos, Scott Frank
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Sunswept Entertainment, Gil Netter
Rating: PG (Some Suggestive Content|Language|Thematic Material)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $143.2M
Runtime: 1h 56m