My Dog Skip
"Every family needs an optimist."
Originally released in 2000. My Dog Skip is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jay Russell.
Starring Frankie Muniz, Diane Lane, and Kevin Bacon
Synopsis
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 into manhood. Based on the best-selling Mississippi memoir by the late Willie Morris.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 12, 2000
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (286 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$35.5M
5.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frankie Muniz
as Willie Morris
Diane Lane
as Ellen Morris
Kevin Bacon
as Jack Morris
Caitlin Wachs
as Rivers Applewhite
Harry Connick Jr.
as Narrator
Luke Wilson
as Dink Jenkins
Bradley Coryell
as Big Boy Wilkinson
Daylan Honeycutt
as Henjie Henick
Cody Linley
as Spit McGee
Peter Crombie
as Junior Smalls
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $35,547,761
Production Companies
- Alcon Entertainment
- Mark Johnson Productions
- John Lee Hancock Productions
- MDS Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Dog Skip about?
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...
Who directed My Dog Skip?
My Dog Skip was directed by Jay Russell.
How long is My Dog Skip?
My Dog Skip has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was My Dog Skip released?
My Dog Skip was released on January 12, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Dog Skip?
The main cast of My Dog Skip includes Frankie Muniz, Diane Lane, Kevin Bacon, Caitlin Wachs, Harry Connick Jr..
Is My Dog Skip worth watching?
My Dog Skip has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 286 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.