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Who Gets the Dog?

Who Gets the Dog?

Breakups can be woof!

20165.01h 35m

Overview

Six years after saying "I do," Olive and Clay call it quits. Although they split amicably, both want custody of their beloved dog Wesley and they end up in court. With everything at stake, can man's best friend find a way to reunite the couple?

Directed by Huck Botko
Written by Rick Rapoza, Matt JL Wheeler
Produced by Reid Brody, Scott Silver, Bill Ryan
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Top Cast

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone

Olive Greene

Ryan Kwanten

Ryan Kwanten

Clay Lonnergan

Randall Batinkoff

Randall Batinkoff

Glenn Hannon

Matty Ryan

Matty Ryan

Rhett

Rachel Cerda

Rachel Cerda

Libby

Devin Bethea

Devin Bethea

Koji

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Paul Rawson

Glen Hannon

Amy J. Carle

Amy J. Carle

Dr. Wendy

Patrick Zielinski

Patrick Zielinski

Squatter Leader

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Maury Cooper

Squatter

Themes & Keywords

chicago, illinoiscourtnurseveterinariansadnesscustody battleice hockeydivorcedogseparationgoaliedog trainerpetscustody hearingmemorieskids' sports teampet custodyhockey playerdoggie daycare

About Who Gets the Dog?

Who Gets the Dog? is a drama, comedy, romance, tv movie film released in 2016 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, court, nurse, veterinarian, sadness, custody battle. Directed by Huck Botko, it stars Alicia Silverstone, Ryan Kwanten, Randall Batinkoff. Six years after saying "I do," Olive and Clay call it quits. Although they split amicably, both want custody of their beloved dog Wesley and they end up in court. With everything at stake, can man's best friend find a way to reunite the couple?

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