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Fluke

Fluke

Unleash your imagination... and come along on a magical journey. Follow him home.

19957.11h 36m

Overview

Workaholic Thomas Johnson dies in an auto accident and reincarnates as a dog. Remembering some of his previous being, he returns to his wife and son to protect them from the man who caused his accident. But, as time goes by, his memories return, and Thomas realizes he wasn't such a good husband and father.

Directed by Carlo Carlei
Written by Carlo Carlei, James Carrington, James Herbert
Produced by Paul Maslansky, Lata Ryan
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $4.0M

Top Cast

Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine

Thomas P. Johnson / Voice of Fluke

Nancy Travis

Nancy Travis

Carol Johnson

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

Jeff Newman

Max Pomeranc

Max Pomeranc

Brian Johnson

Ron Perlman

Ron Perlman

Sylvester

Jon Polito

Jon Polito

Boss

Bill Cobbs

Bill Cobbs

Bert

Federico Pacifici

Federico Pacifici

Prof. Santini

C

Clarinda Ross

Jane, Tom's Secretary

A

Adrian Roberts

Night Guard

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookparent child relationshipreincarnationflashbacktalking dogcar accidentdogpets

About Fluke

Fluke is a drama, adventure, family film released in 1995 exploring themes of based on novel or book, parent child relationship, reincarnation, flashback, talking dog, car accident. Directed by Carlo Carlei, it stars Matthew Modine, Nancy Travis, Eric Stoltz. Workaholic Thomas Johnson dies in an auto accident and reincarnates as a dog. Remembering some of his previous being, he returns to his wife and son to protect them from the man who caused his accident. But, as time goes by, his memories return, and Thomas realizes he wasn't such a good husband and father.

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