Review of Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) by Jennie C — 06 Aug 2012

Wonderful story, heartrenching. Have a box of tissues handy.

This review of Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) was written by Jennie C on 06 Aug 2012.

Hachi: A Dog's Tale has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Grant S (1,780) on 19 Dec 2015

Incredibly moving tale of a dog's loyalty to his owner. Set in modern USA but based on a true story of a dog in Japan, circa 1923-34…

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By Drew S (617) on 28 Jul 2016

Oh boy... if you love dogs. and you want to ruin your fucking day.... watch this movie. depressing isn't even the right word…

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By Frank B (173) on 19 Dec 2015

Incredibly moving tale of a dog's loyalty to his owner. Set in modern USA but based on a true story of a dog in Japan, circa 1923-34…

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By Evelyn A (14) on 05 Jan 2019

Very emotional, heart wrenching movie! Love this film, it's absolutely wonderful…

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By James C (2,975) on 22 Dec 2017

Hachi is a movie that has a quiet feel to it, but it hits you with a lot of emotions - how hurtful it must be to faithfully wait, have no closure…

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By Hanna S (40) on 04 Dec 2017

I have always been a huge fan of dramas so Hachi: A Dog's Tale, did not disappoint me…

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By Vikki B (19) on 11 Aug 2017

Saddest most touching movie I have ever seen…

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By Leigh Paatsch (1,103) for Herald Sun (Australia) (1,081) on 10 May 2018

We all know Marley & Me is the Citizen Kane of dog movies that can drain all tear ducts…

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By Georgia S (50) on 10 Aug 2016

Film critics are so stupid with what they look for in a movie...this is the single best dog movie I've ever seen...the score captures the emotion…

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By David W (2,010) on 21 Apr 2017

A very cute movie which always make me cry…

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