Who Gets the Dog? (film)
| Who Gets the Dog? | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Huck Botko |
| Produced by |
|
| Written by |
|
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Joseph White |
| Edited by | Julie Garces |
Production company |
Epic Pictures Group |
| Distributed by | Samuel Goldwyn Films |
Release date | September 13, 2016 |
Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Who Gets the Dog? is a 2016 American romantic comedy released on DVD on September 13, 2016.[1][2]
Plot
The film centers on a divorcing couple, Dr Olive Greene (Alicia Silverstone) and Clay Lonnergan (Ryan Kwanten) a professional ice hockey player. Both want custody of their beloved dog Wesley.[3]
The dog, a golden Labrador Retriever is the center of this couples universe so when Olive gets tired of Clay's immaturity she throws him out of the matrimonial home. Clay moves to a trailer down by the lake in the woods.
They take Wesley to a dog psychologist and she said the dog needed discipline. Olive takes her dog to a dog trainer, Glenn, who quickly controls Wesley and asks Olive out for a date.
While Clay has Wesley at his trailer he attempts to make a video with the help of his best friend, Rhett, but the video showed how undisciplined the dog is.
After another visit to the pet psychologist, the couple attempt to reconcile but Glenn drops in unannounced and tells Clay he and Olive are dating.
Clay wants Olive back and tries to woo her at a street festival for people for dogs. Glenn intervenes and gets in a scuffle with Clay and Olive has to separate the two. She is not impressed with Clay's behavior.
At their final court appearance, the adoption papers are presented and the judge rules in Clay's favour.
Clay gets promoted to the big league but at the same time his dog wanders off and goes missing. He calls Olive to help search for the dog. She helps search for the dog and the dog is finally found in a homeless shelter with hobos.
Clay's first game he gets injured, at the same time Clay gets his best friend to return the dog to Olive. Olive visits Clay in hospital and two later kiss.
They reconcile in the end and decide to stop the divorce proceedings. They later have a baby.
Cast
- Alicia Silverstone as Olive Greene
- Ryan Kwanten as Clay Lonnergan
- Randall Batinkoff as Glenn Hannon
- Matty Ryan as Rhett
- Rachel Cerda as Libby
- Amy J. Carle as Dr. Wendy
- Devin Bethea as Koji
Production
Shot in Chicago in February 2015.[4] Scenes for the film were shot during a real Chicago Wolves game at the Allstate Arena.[5]
References
- ↑ "Alicia Silverstone to Star in Romantic Comedy 'Who Gets the Dog?'". The Wrap. November 6, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Alicia Silverstone & Ryan Kwanten star in Who Gets The Dog?, Available on Digital HD 9/13". broadwayworld.com. July 14, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (November 6, 2014). "AFM: Alicia Silverstone to Star in Romantic Comedy 'Who Gets the Dog?'". Variety. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- ↑ Gomez, Luis (January 28, 2015). "Alicia Silverstone films indie movie 'Who Gets the Dog?' in Chicago". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- ↑ Gomez, Luis (February 11, 2015). "Ryan Kwanten to film 'Who Gets the Dog?' during Chicago Wolves game". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 5, 2016.