What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedA Dog's Purpose
Lasse Hallström · Film · 2017
If you loved A Dog's Purpose, start with Dogs (Amy J. Berg, 2018) — a series on the same thread. Below: 2 books, 2 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to A Dog's Purpose across media.
If you loved A Dog's Purpose, you clearly crave stories that explore the deep, philosophical bond between humans and their canine companions.
Books on the same thread
The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel
Garth Stein · Book · 2010
Shares a thread with A Dog's Purpose: Loyalty.
Like A Dog's Purpose, this book features a dog with a near-human soul who contemplates existence, providing a profound perspective on the loyalty shared within a human-animal family.
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #7)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2019
Explores: Friendship, Good vs Evil, Teamwork.
Fans of A Dog's Purpose who enjoy the humorous side of canine antics will appreciate how this graphic novel uses a dog's perspective to navigate themes of friendship and perseverance.
Series on the same thread
Dogs
Amy J. Berg · Series · 2018
Shares 2 threads with A Dog's Purpose: animal companionship, loyalty.
This documentary series captures the same authentic emotional depth found in A Dog's Purpose, highlighting the unbreakable, life-changing connections that form between dogs and the people who love them.
Downward Dog
Samm Hodges · Series · 2017
Shares a thread with A Dog's Purpose: Human-animal bond.
If you enjoyed the reflective voice-over narration in A Dog's Purpose, you will find this series' philosophical canine protagonist and his complicated human relationship both relatable and deeply moving.
Podcasts on the same thread
Sitting with Dogs by Rocky Kanaka
Podcast
Shares a thread with A Dog's Purpose: human-animal bond.
Just as A Dog's Purpose celebrates the meaning of life through a dog's journey, this podcast highlights the vital role of companionship by giving a voice to shelter dogs.
THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST
ADAM BUXTON · Podcast
Explores: east anglia, family life, dog ownership.
Much like the bond depicted in A Dog's Purpose, these candid conversations illustrate how a dog's constant presence adds a grounding, meaningful layer to the everyday life of its owner.
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Common questions
Is A Dog's Purpose a movie about a single dog?
A Dog's Purpose follows a dog that experiences multiple lifetimes. Throughout the film, the dog is reincarnated into different bodies and lives with several different owners, allowing him to embark on a quest to discover his true purpose in life across these various experiences.
What is the central theme of A Dog's Purpose?
The central theme of A Dog's Purpose is the exploration of a dog's quest to understand his reason for existing. The narrative follows the animal through many lifetimes, showing how he seeks to find meaning and connection while serving different owners throughout his journey.
How many owners does the dog have in A Dog's Purpose?
In A Dog's Purpose, the dog lives with multiple owners over the course of several lifetimes. Each new life provides the dog with a different setting and a new human companion, which helps him continue his ongoing quest to discover his purpose in life.
Does A Dog's Purpose follow the dog through one lifetime?
No, A Dog's Purpose does not follow the dog through a single life. Instead, the story tracks the dog across several lifetimes, showing his reincarnation into different forms as he travels through time and interacts with various owners while searching for his purpose.