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Must Love Dogs (2005)

โ€œThe hardest trick is making them stay.โ€

5.9/10 ยท 511 votes 1h 38m pg-13 ComedyRomance

#143 of 184 films from 2005 #2372 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Gary David Goldberg ยท Written by Gary David Goldberg, Claire Cook

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Overview

Sarah Nolan is a newly divorced woman cautiously rediscovering romance with the enthusiastic but often misguided help of her well-meaning family. As she braves a series of hilarious disastrous mismatches and first dates, Sarah begins to trust her own instincts again and learns that, no matter what, it's never a good idea to give up on love.

Cast

Diane Laneas Sarah
John Cusackas Jake
Elizabeth Perkinsas Carol
Christopher Plummeras Bill
Dermot Mulroneyas Bob
Stockard Channingas Dolly
Ali Hillisas Christine
Brad William Henkeas Leo
Julie Gonzaloas June
Glenn Howertonas Michael
Ben Shenkmanas Charlie
Jordana Spiroas Sherry
Kirk Trutneras Deli Guy
Victor Websteras Eric

Facts

Release dateJuly 21, 2005
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” about the same as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$58,405,313 (1.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0417001

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Questions

How long is Must Love Dogs?
Must Love Dogs runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Must Love Dogs worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 511 votes, which places it #143 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 23%) and #2372 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Must Love Dogs?
Must Love Dogs was directed by Gary David Goldberg.
Who stars in Must Love Dogs?
Diane Lane as Sarah; John Cusack as Jake; Elizabeth Perkins as Carol; Christopher Plummer as Bill; Dermot Mulroney as Bob; Stockard Channing as Dolly.
What is Must Love Dogs rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Must Love Dogs?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4895.

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