Marley & Me
Movie Details:
Based on | Marley & Me by John Grogan |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genres | Drama, Family |
Release date | December 25, 2008 (United States) |
Running time | 1hr 55min |
Age rating | PG |
Starring | Owen Wilson Jennifer Aniston Eric Dane Alan Arkin |
Directed by | David Frankel |
Screenplay by | Scott Frank Don Roos |
Produced by | Karen Rosenfelt Gil Netter |
Cinematography by | Florian Ballhaus |
Edited by | Mark Livolsi |
Music by | Theodore Shapiro |
Production Company | Fox 2000 Pictures Regency Enterprises Sunswept Entertainment Dune Entertainment |
Distributor | 20th Century Fox |
Cast & Characters:
- Owen Wilson as John Grogan
- Jennifer Aniston as Jennifer “Jenny” Grogan
- Eric Dane as Sebastian Tunney
- Alan Arkin as Arnie Klein
- Haley Hudson as Debbie
- Haley Bennett as Lisa
- Kathleen Turner as Ms. Kornblut
- Ann Dowd as Dr. Platt
- Nathan Gamble as Patrick Grogan (Age 10)
- Bryce Robinson as Patrick Grogan (Age 7)
- Dylan Henry as Patrick Grogan (Age 3)
- Finley Jacobsen as Conor Grogan (Age 8)
- Ben Hyland as Conor Grogan (Age 5)
- Lucy Merriam as Colleen Grogan (Age 5)
Storyline:
The story follows John and Jenny Grogan (Wilson and Aniston) as they navigate the ups and downs of marriage and family life with their dog, Marley. The film captures the joys and challenges of pet ownership while highlighting the bond between humans and their pets.
About Movie:
Marley & Me is an American comedy-drama film directed by David Frankel, based on the memoir of the same name by John Grogan. The screenplay was written by Scott Frank and Don Roos. The film stars Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston as the owners of Marley, a mischievous Labrador retriever.
Production Details
- Release Date: December 25, 2008
- The film set a record for the largest Christmas Day box office ever, earning $14.75 million in ticket sales.
Reception
Marley & Me received mixed reviews from critics but was generally well-received by audiences. It became a commercial success, resonating with viewers for its heartfelt portrayal of family life and the emotional journey of pet ownership. The film was followed by a direct-to-video prequel, Marley & Me: The Puppy Years, released in 2011. Overall, Marley & Me is remembered for its humor, touching moments, and poignant lessons about the love and loss that come with having a pet.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
Budget | $60 million |
Opening Day | $36,357,586 |
Domestic Collection | $143,153,751 |
International Collection | $112,589,342 |
Worldwide Collection | $255,743,968 |