A Dog Year (2009)

6.2/10 80 min Comedy Drama

Overview

Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. Despite a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog, and he rents a dilapidated farm house to give the dog room to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help him train the dog. Reluctantly, Jon gives her a try. Is the dog the problem, or the owner?

Cast

Jeff Bridges

Jon Katz

Lauren Ambrose

Emma

Lois Smith

Lois Blair

Domhnall Gleeson

Anthony Armstrong

Welker White

Brenda King

Elizabeth Marvel

Margo

Pamela Stewart

Patti

Deirdre O'Connell

Donna Brady

Karen Allen

Paula (voice)

Patricia Lentz

Holly (voice)

Teresa Yenque

Airport Bystander

Glenn Kessler

Airport Police

Kevin Rogers

Station Wagon Driver

Ptolemy Slocum

Larry - Suburban Man #2

Don Hewitt Sr.

Bus Driver

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