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My Dog Skip

PG1h 35m2000Jay Russell
IMDb: 7.0/10Rotten: 73%Metacritic: 61/100
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"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.

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Mississippi RiverDogPets

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What is My Dog Skip (2000) 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.

Who stars in My Dog Skip?

My Dog Skip stars Frankie Muniz (Willie Morris), Diane Lane (Ellen Morris), Kevin Bacon (Jack Morris), Caitlin Wachs (Rivers Applewhite), Harry Connick Jr. (Narrator). The film was directed by Jay Russell.

How long is My Dog Skip?

My Dog Skip has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2000. It is rated PG.

Is My Dog Skip worth watching?

My Dog Skip holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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