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The Year of the Dog

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Matt, a loner alcoholic at rock bottom, struggles to maintain sobriety for 30 days so he can honor his mother's dying wish, to visit her in hospice, sober. His book-thumping AA sponsor, Fred, offers him refuge at his farm, where Matt finds Yup'ik, a stray Husky with a unique talent. The man and dog relationship is precarious at first, but with the help of a close-knit Montana community, the two strays find a connection and discover what it takes to pull through to the finish line.
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Rick Bentley KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA) 08/09/2023
B
What elevates the production is the addition of a strong second storyline. Despite his lack of directing experience, Grabow shows a very seasoned hand in mixing these two elements together. Go to Full Review Stephanie Malone Morbidly Beautiful 06/01/2023
4/5
The Year of the Dog has a lot going for it, including a moving score, stunning cinematography, and stellar performances. It’s a love letter to people who feel isolated and unseen, giving them hope and reminding them that there are people who care. Go to Full Review Ruth Maramis FlixChatter Film Blog 04/10/2023
3.5/5
A story about pulling through that’s as heartwarming as it is uplifting. The weight-pulling storyline gives a whole new meaning to the word underdog. Go to Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru 03/10/2023
A triumph! It's a warm, wise and genuinely heartfelt journey well worth taking. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Keith R @Keithric Jan 31 It’s a story that tugs at the heartstrings — perhaps overly sentimental and somewhat uneven in tone, but one that anyone who’s old enough to understand the pain of addiction and loss and the struggle to make life-saving changes will find calming and reassuring and a lesson in forgiveness and perseverance! Well worth your viewing time! You’ll go on thinking about it long after the credits and the outtakes finish rolling…. See more AE J @LuxAEP 03/10/2025 Stellar. And not because I love dogs, although I certainly do, but because it was perfectly executed. Beautifully written, beautifully performed, beautifully directed. Honest, humble and hopeful. Tip of the cap to Grabow, lovely film! See more Michael P @RT03677933 06/15/2024 The racialized nonsense. The self righteousness of the Indian roommate. The over acting and complete disregard for what it is to actually be a sponsor and supportive of somebody struggling with addiction. The movie is written by somebody that has absolutely no clue about the material they're putting on screen. See more T L S @RT55604688 11/27/2023 The story, the pacing, the acting, the music and the directing were all top tier! I loved this movie! See more Koi P @hopep 11/06/2023 I enjoyed the relationship between the characters. The dog is beautiful. The movie is not really about the dog. I don't agree that one dog should pull an immense amount of weight. That ruined it for me. See more Dee F @RT34676744 10/29/2023 The story line idea is beautiful,the acting and directing lacked the luster. See more Read all reviews
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Rob Grabow

Director

Andrew McGinn

Director

Michael Peterson

Director

Rob Grabow

Matt

Michael Spears

Fred

Jon Proudstar

Greg

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Synopsis Matt, a loner alcoholic at rock bottom, struggles to maintain sobriety for 30 days so he can honor his mother's dying wish, to visit her in hospice, sober. His book-thumping AA sponsor, Fred, offers him refuge at his farm, where Matt finds Yup'ik, a stray Husky with a unique talent. The man and dog relationship is precarious at first, but with the help of a close-knit Montana community, the two strays find a connection and discover what it takes to pull through to the finish line.
Director
Rob Grabow, Andrew McGinn, Michael Peterson
Producer
Rob Grabow, Heather Hanley
Screenwriter
Rob Grabow
Distributor
Nova Vento Entertainment
Production Co
The Year of the Dog
Rating
PG-13 (Some Strong Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 24, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 7, 2023
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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