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A Dog's Purpose
Why this pick
Like Red Dog, this is a warm, tearful canine tale built around a dog's enduring bond with many ordinary people, balancing broad humour with sincere emotion.
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MOVIE2011 1h 32m AUS
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Why this pick
Its vivid wilderness, deadpan comedy, and unlikely companionship deliver a similarly crowd-pleasing blend of mischief, tenderness, and regional character.
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The Straight Story
Why this pick
This quiet journey finds deep feeling in everyday encounters and open landscapes, matching Red Dog's patient storytelling and humane affection for a community.
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My Dog Skip
Why this pick
A nostalgic, emotionally direct portrait of a boy and the dog who changes his town, with the same fondness for loyalty, memory, and local legends.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
In 1979, Thomas drives his truck into Dampier, Western Australia, Western Australia late one night, having transported a previously ordered statue of William Dampier to the town. Upon entering the town pub he sees the silhouettes of a group of men, one of whom is holding a gun. Believing it is a murder, he rushes into the next room, where he sees that the men are trying to put down an apparently sick dog. Unable to bring themselves to carry out the euthanasia, the men, with Thomas, retreat to the bar.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Arthur Angel
Vanno
John Batchelor
Peeto
Koko
Red Dog
Loene Carmen
Maureen
Luke Ford
Tom
Josh Lucas
John
Rachael Taylor
Nancy
Rohan Nichol
Jocko