

Because of Winn-Dixie
“Discover what happens when you go looking for a miracle and a miracle comes looking for you.”
A girl, abandoned by her mother when she was three, moves to a small town in Florida with her father. There, she adopts an orphaned dog she names Winn-Dixie. The bond between the girl and her special companion brings together the people in a small Florida town and heals her own troubled relationship with her father.
Where to watch Because of Winn-Dixie in United States
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Where is Because of Winn-Dixie streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Because of Winn-Dixie
Because of Winn-Dixie is a 2005 English-language family, comedy and drama film directed by Wayne Wang. The cast is led by AnnaSophia Robb, Jeff Daniels, Cicely Tyson. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
Because of Winn-Dixie was produced by 20th Century Fox and Walden Media and made in United States of America. It was released on February 18, 2005, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $33 million worldwide.
- Director
- Wayne Wang
- Writers
- Joan Singleton
- Release date
- February 18, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $14 million
- Box office
- $33 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox, Walden Media
Because of Winn-Dixie cast & crew
Because of Winn-Dixie was directed by Wayne Wang and written by Joan Singleton.
The cast features AnnaSophia Robb as Opal, Jeff Daniels as Preacher, Cicely Tyson as Gloria Dump, Eva Marie Saint as Miss Franny, Dave Matthews as Otis, and Courtney Jines as Amanda Wilkenson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rachel Portman, cinematography is by Karl Walter Lindenlaub, and it was produced by Joan Singleton and Trevor Albert.
Is Because of Winn-Dixie worth watching?
Because of Winn-Dixie holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 254 ratings, a solidly received family films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy family, comedy, and drama, Because of Winn-Dixie is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Because of Winn-Dixie
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Cast of Because of Winn-Dixie

AnnaSophia Robb
Opal

Jeff Daniels
Preacher

Cicely Tyson
Gloria Dump

Eva Marie Saint
Miss Franny

Dave Matthews
Otis

Courtney Jines
Amanda Wilkenson

Elle Fanning
Sweety Pie Thomas

Luke Benward
Stevie Dewberry

Nick Price
Dunlap Dewberry
B.J. Hopper
Mr. Alfred
Marca Price
Mrs. Dewberry

Lenore Banks
Mrs. Detweller
Because of Winn-Dixie — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Because of Winn-Dixie in United States?
Because of Winn-Dixie is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is Because of Winn-Dixie on Disney Plus?
Yes — Because of Winn-Dixie is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Because of Winn-Dixie in?
Because of Winn-Dixie is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Because of Winn-Dixie?
Because of Winn-Dixie runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is Because of Winn-Dixie rated?
Because of Winn-Dixie is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 254 ratings.











