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The Dog Problem

The Dog Problem

Eat. Sleep. Therapy. Repeat.

20065.81h 28m

Overview

In the film, Solo is a down-on-his-luck writer who is encouraged by his psychiatrist to get a dog. Solo meets his love interest, who he assumes to be a dog owner when meeting her at a dog play park, but dog problems stand in their way.

Directed by Scott Caan
Written by Scott Caan
Produced by Jonah Smith, Palmer West
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Top Cast

Giovanni Ribisi

Giovanni Ribisi

Solo

Lynn Collins

Lynn Collins

Lola

Scott Caan

Scott Caan

Casper

Mena Suvari

Mena Suvari

Jules

Sarah Shahi

Sarah Shahi

Candy

Kevin Corrigan

Kevin Corrigan

Benny

Tito Ortiz

Tito Ortiz

Frank

K

Kimo Leopoldo

Ted

Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle

Dr. Nourmand (uncredited)

Brian Goodman

Brian Goodman

Joe the Guard

About The Dog Problem

The Dog Problem is a comedy, romance film released in 2006. Directed by Scott Caan, it stars Giovanni Ribisi, Lynn Collins, Scott Caan. In the film, Solo is a down-on-his-luck writer who is encouraged by his psychiatrist to get a dog. Solo meets his love interest, who he assumes to be a dog owner when meeting her at a dog play park, but dog problems stand in their way.

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