Marley & Me (2008)
Kernel Score: 80% · 4,754 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Family
Released: 2008-12-25
Runtime: 115 minutes
Is Marley & Me worth watching?
Worth watching. A warm, funny family story about a hopelessly naughty dog that turns into a tearjerker. Dog lovers will be glad they watched, and will also need tissues.
Watch it if you
- love dogs
- like gentle family comedy with a sad ending
- enjoy life-in-the-years stories about marriage and kids
Skip it if you
- don't want to cry
- dislike sentimental pet movies
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Marley & Me
- Free with ads: BYUtv
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A newly married couple, in the process of starting a family, learn many of life's important lessons from their trouble-loving retriever, Marley. Packed with plenty of laughs to lighten the load, the film explores the highs and lows of marriage, maturity and confronting one's own mortality, as seen through the lens of family life with a dog.
Marley & Me parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Marley & Me is a PG family comedy-drama about a couple learning life lessons from their unruly dog.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Marley & Me
If you liked Marley & Me, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- A Dog's Purpose (2017) — 87%: Dog story that makes you laugh and then cry
- Togo (2019) — 91%: True dog-and-human story with big heart
- Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) — 76%: Classic family tale of loyal animals finding home
- The Peanuts Movie (2015) — 78%: Gentle family-friendly warmth with a loveable dog
Director
David Frankel
Cast
- Owen Wilson as John Grogan
- Jennifer Aniston as Jennifer Grogan
- Eric Dane as Sebastian Tunney
- Kathleen Turner as Ms. Kornblut
- Alan Arkin as Arnie Klein
- Nathan Gamble as Patrick (Age 10)
- Haley Bennett as Lisa
- Haley Higgins as Shannon
- Ann Dowd as Dr. Platt
- Clarke Peters as Editor
Marley & Me FAQ
Is Marley & Me worth watching?
Worth watching. A warm, funny family story about a hopelessly naughty dog that turns into a tearjerker. Dog lovers will be glad they watched, and will also need tissues.
Where can I watch Marley & Me?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on BYUtv and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Marley & Me OK for kids?
Marley & Me is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Marley & Me is a PG family comedy-drama about a couple learning life lessons from their unruly dog.
What movies are like Marley & Me?
If you liked Marley & Me, try A Dog's Purpose, Togo, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey and The Peanuts Movie.