My Dog Skip
“Every family needs an optimist.”
A shy boy is unable to make friends in Yazoo City, Mississippi in 1942, until his parents give him a terrier puppy for his ninth birthday. The dog, which he names Skip, becomes well known and loved throughout the community and enriches the life of the boy, Willie, as he grows into manhood.
Where to watch My Dog Skip in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open My Dog Skip there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is My Dog Skip streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | MagentaTV, Videoload |
| France | — | VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | — |
About My Dog Skip
My Dog Skip is a 2000 English-language comedy, drama and family film directed by Jay Russell. The cast is led by Frankie Muniz, Diane Lane, Kevin Bacon. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
My Dog Skip was produced by Alcon Entertainment, Mark Johnson Productions, and John Lee Hancock Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on January 12, 2000, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $36 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jay Russell
- Writers
- Gail Gilchriest
- Release date
- January 12, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $36 million
- Production
- Alcon Entertainment, Mark Johnson Productions, John Lee Hancock Productions
My Dog Skip cast & crew
My Dog Skip was directed by Jay Russell and written by Gail Gilchriest.
The cast features Frankie Muniz as Willie Morris, Diane Lane as Ellen Morris, Kevin Bacon as Jack Morris, Caitlin Wachs as Rivers Applewhite, Harry Connick Jr. as Narrator, and Luke Wilson as Dink Jenkins.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by William Ross, cinematography is by James L. Carter, and it was produced by John Lee Hancock and Andrew A. Kosove.
Is My Dog Skip worth watching?
My Dog Skip holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 290 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and family, My Dog Skip is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch My Dog Skip
My Dog Skip 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.
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Cast of My Dog Skip
Frankie Muniz
Willie Morris
Diane Lane
Ellen Morris
Kevin Bacon
Jack Morris
Caitlin Wachs
Rivers Applewhite
Harry Connick Jr.
Narrator
Luke Wilson
Dink Jenkins
Bradley Coryell
Big Boy Wilkinson
Daylan Honeycutt
Henjie Henick
Cody Linley
Spit McGee
Peter Crombie
Junior Smalls
Clint Howard
Millard
Elizabeth Rice
River's Friend
My Dog Skip — FAQs
▸Where can I watch My Dog Skip in United States?
My Dog Skip 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 My Dog Skip in?
My Dog Skip is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is My Dog Skip?
My Dog Skip runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is My Dog Skip rated?
My Dog Skip is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 290 ratings.
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