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Must Love Dogs

2005-07-21 · 98 min · ★ 5.9

Romance · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Gary David Goldberg
Production companies
Ubu Productions, Team Todd, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 30,000,000
Revenue
USD 58,405,313

Top Cast

Diane LaneDiane LaneSarah
John CusackJohn CusackJake
Elizabeth PerkinsElizabeth PerkinsCarol
Christopher PlummerChristopher PlummerBill
Dermot MulroneyDermot MulroneyBob
Stockard ChanningStockard ChanningDolly
Ali HillisAli HillisChristine
Brad William HenkeBrad William HenkeLeo
Julie GonzaloJulie GonzaloJune
Glenn HowertonGlenn HowertonMichael
Ben ShenkmanBen ShenkmanCharlie
Jordana SpiroJordana SpiroSherry
Kirk TrutnerKirk TrutnerDeli Guy
Victor WebsterVictor WebsterEric
Michael SpoundMichael SpoundMarc
Will McCormackWill McCormackJason
Ted GriffinTed GriffinBill Jr.
Marylouise BurkeMarylouise BurkeAunt Eileen
Brad HallBrad HallStanley
Bobby ColemanBobby ColemanAustin

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