Megan Leavey (2017)

Based on the true story of a marine's best friend.

Megan Leavey (2017) poster

The true story of Marine Corporal Megan Leavey, who forms a powerful bond with an aggressive combat dog, Rex. While deployed in Iraq, the two complete more than 100 missions and save countless lives, until an IED explosion puts their faithfulness to the test.

Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 116 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mark Isham
Cinematography: Lorenzo Senatore
Editing: Peter McNulty
Production: LD Entertainment, Calle Cruzada
Country: Spain, United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $13M
Original Language: en

Themes

The Special Bond Between Humans and Animals

Keywords

human animal relationship, biography, iraq war veteran, female soldier, iraq war, dog, animals, german shepherd, u.s. marine, purple heart, woman director, war dog, pets, wistful, compassionate

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Megan Leavey about?
The true story of Marine Corporal Megan Leavey, who forms a powerful bond with an aggressive combat dog, Rex. While deployed in Iraq, the two complete more than 100 missions and save countless lives, until an IED explosion puts their faithfulness to the test.
Who directed Megan Leavey?
Megan Leavey was directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite.
Who stars in Megan Leavey?
Megan Leavey stars Kate Mara, Ramón Rodríguez, Tom Felton, Bradley Whitford, Will Patton, Sam Keeley.
How long is Megan Leavey?
Megan Leavey has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What genre is Megan Leavey?
Megan Leavey is a Drama, War film.
How much did Megan Leavey gross?
Megan Leavey grossed $13M worldwide.
Where was Megan Leavey produced?
Megan Leavey was produced in Spain, United States of America.
What are the themes of Megan Leavey?
The themes of Megan Leavey include: The Special Bond Between Humans and Animals.