My Dog Skip (2000)
Every family needs an optimist.
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.
Director: Jay Russell
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: January 12, 2000
Cast
- Frankie Muniz - Willie Morris
- Diane Lane - Ellen Morris
- Kevin Bacon - Jack Morris
- Caitlin Wachs - Rivers Applewhite
- Harry Connick Jr. - Narrator
- Luke Wilson - Dink Jenkins
- Bradley Coryell - Big Boy Wilkinson
- Daylan Honeycutt - Henjie Henick
- Cody Linley - Spit McGee
- Peter Crombie - Junior Smalls
Screenplay
- Willie Morris (Novel)
- Gail Gilchriest (Screenplay)
Music: William Ross
Cinematography: James L. Carter
Production: Alcon Entertainment, Mark Johnson Productions, John Lee Hancock Productions, MDS Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $36M
Original Language: en
Themes
Pet Shenanigans and Funny Animals, Quirky Pet Owner and Animal Chaos, Animal Stories
Keywords
mississippi river, dog, pets
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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 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.
- Who directed My Dog Skip?
- My Dog Skip was directed by Jay Russell.
- Who stars in My Dog Skip?
- My Dog Skip stars Frankie Muniz, Diane Lane, Kevin Bacon, Caitlin Wachs, Harry Connick Jr., Luke Wilson.
- How long is My Dog Skip?
- My Dog Skip has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is My Dog Skip?
- My Dog Skip is a Comedy, Drama, Family film.
- What is the budget of My Dog Skip?
- My Dog Skip had a budget of $6M.
- How much did My Dog Skip gross?
- My Dog Skip grossed $36M worldwide.
- Where was My Dog Skip produced?
- My Dog Skip was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of My Dog Skip?
- The themes of My Dog Skip include: Pet Shenanigans and Funny Animals, Quirky Pet Owner and Animal Chaos, Animal Stories.