Must Love Dogs
“The hardest trick is making them stay.”
Sarah Nolan is a newly divorced woman cautiously rediscovering romance with the enthusiastic but often misguided help of her well-meaning family. As she braves a series of hilarious disastrous mismatches and first dates, Sarah begins to trust her own instincts again and learns that, no matter what, it's never a good idea to give up on love.
Where to watch Must Love Dogs in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Must Love Dogs there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Must Love Dogs streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FOD |
About Must Love Dogs
Must Love Dogs is a 2005 English-language romance and comedy film directed by Gary David Goldberg. The cast is led by Diane Lane, John Cusack, Elizabeth Perkins. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Must Love Dogs was produced by Ubu Productions, Team Todd, and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 21, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $58 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gary David Goldberg
- Writers
- Gary David Goldberg
- Release date
- July 21, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $58 million
- Production
- Ubu Productions, Team Todd, Warner Bros. Pictures
Must Love Dogs cast & crew
Must Love Dogs was directed by Gary David Goldberg and written by Gary David Goldberg.
The cast features Diane Lane as Sarah, John Cusack as Jake, Elizabeth Perkins as Carol, Christopher Plummer as Bill, Dermot Mulroney as Bob, and Stockard Channing as Dolly.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Craig Armstrong, cinematography is by John Bailey, and it was produced by Gary David Goldberg and Suzanne Todd.
Is Must Love Dogs worth watching?
Must Love Dogs holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 495 ratings, a more divisive romance films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance and comedy, Must Love Dogs is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Must Love Dogs
Must Love Dogs isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Must Love Dogs
Diane Lane
Sarah
John Cusack
Jake
Elizabeth Perkins
Carol
Christopher Plummer
Bill
Dermot Mulroney
Bob
Stockard Channing
Dolly
Ali Hillis
Christine
Brad William Henke
Leo
Julie Gonzalo
June
Glenn Howerton
Michael
Ben Shenkman
Charlie
Jordana Spiro
Sherry
Must Love Dogs — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Must Love Dogs in United States?
Must Love Dogs is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Must Love Dogs in?
Must Love Dogs is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Armenian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Must Love Dogs?
Must Love Dogs runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Must Love Dogs rated?
Must Love Dogs is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 495 ratings.
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