“Inspiration comes from all walks of life.”
Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. Despite a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog, and he rents a dilapidated farm house to give the dog room to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help him train the dog. Reluctantly, Jon gives her a try. Is the dog the problem, or the owner?
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Jeff Bridges
Jon Katz
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George LaVoo Director · Jon Katz Writer Frederick Elmes Cinematographer
United States release September 3, 2009 · Languages English, German
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · German
Release dates
Finland · September 3, 2009
TV
United States · September 3, 2009
TV
Germany
October 4, 2013 · TV
Hungary
June 12, 2010 · Digital
Mexico
September 3, 2009 · Limited theatrical
Netherlands
September 3, 2009 · Premiere
Romania
September 3, 2009 · TV
Sweden
September 3, 2009 · TV
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