Where to watch Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) tonight
Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) runs 1 h 33 min, is rated G in the US and averages 8.0 from 7,394 TMDB members. Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.
- Runtime
- 1 h 33 min — ends 9:33 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- G (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Family
- Released
- June 8, 2009
- TMDB rating
- 8.0 / 10 from 7,394 votes
- Director
- Lasse Hallström
- Starring
- Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Sarah Roemer, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Hachi: A Dog's Tale?
- Hachi: A Dog's Tale is 1 h 33 min long (93 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:33 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Hachi: A Dog's Tale rated?
- Hachi: A Dog's Tale is rated G in the US.
- Is Hachi: A Dog's Tale a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Family reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Hachi: A Dog's Tale?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
- Family movies under 100 minutes
- Dramas under 2 hours
- Movies from the 2000s
- The most-rated movies on TMDB
If you like Hachi: A Dog's Tale
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- Max (2015)
- Once Upon a Forest (1993)
- The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
- Shiloh (1996)
- A Dog's Purpose (2017)
- A Dog's Journey (2019)
- Where the Red Fern Grows (1974)
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