Think Like a Dog

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Think Like a Dog
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Film poster
Directed by Gil Junger
Written byGil Junger
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Giles Nuttgens
Edited byDavid S. Clark
Music by Jake Monaco
Production
companies
Distributed by Lionsgate
Release date
  • June 9, 2020 (2020-06-09)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$12.9 million

Think Like a Dog is a 2020 American family sci-fi comedy film written and directed by Gil Junger. It stars Josh Duhamel and Megan Fox. The film was released through Premium VOD on June 9, 2020.

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Plot

A 12-year-old tech prodigy's science experiment goes awry, and he forges a telepathic connection with his dog. The duo joins forces and uses their unique perspectives on life to comically overcome complications of family and school.

Cast

Production

It was announced in September 2016 that Gil Junger would be writing and directing the film, with Andrew Lazar producing. [2]

No further announcements on the film were made until March 2018, with the castings of Megan Fox and Josh Duhamel. [3] Filming began in New Orleans in May, with Gabriel Bateman, Janet Montgomery, Julia Jones, Kunal Nayyar and Bryan Callen added to the cast. [4]

Release

Think Like a Dog was released through Premium VOD by Lionsgate on June 9, 2020. [5]

Reception

As of October 2021, the film holds a 70% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 6.1/10. [6]

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