Hachi: A Dog's Tale

Hachi: A Dog's Tale

2009 · 93 min · Live action

Recommended from age 8. Owner's death and the dog's wait.

Reason translated with AI from our Spanish original.

Good to know

Death or separation
Someone loved dies or disappears, often a parent.

Medium confidence

Medium confidence · They broadly agree.

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Where to watch

UK

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Spain

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TMDb user score

8.07,372 votes · TMDb

What it’s about

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.

Genres: Drama, Family

If your child is sensitive

If they get scared: under 7, a cuddle or a pause helps more than explaining it isn’t real. From 8, explaining does work.

Source: Joanne Cantor’s research (summary at Kids First)

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