My Dog Tulip (2010)
82%RT Audience Score: 69%
Awards & Nominations: 2 nominations
My Dog Tulip is a film that captures the essence of the human-canine bond with a level of authenticity that is both heartwarming and hilarious. The animation is cleverly crafted, switching between the straightforward narration of the story and the surreal doggy reverie that perfectly captures the mind of a dog. Christopher Plummer’s affable voiceover as Ackerley is both affectionate and observant, making the audience feel as though they are experiencing the joys and challenges of dog ownership alongside him. While some critics may find the film boring or obfuscating, those who appreciate fiercely intelligent, funny, and delightfully scatological works of art will find My Dog Tulip to be a treat for dog lovers and the dogless alike.
My Dog Tulip is the perfect movie for anyone who has ever loved a dog, or just loves a good animated film. It’s a heartwarming story about a man and his furry best friend, with just the right amount of humor and tenderness. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good poop joke? But don’t worry, it’s not all about bodily functions – the film also explores the deep bond between humans and their pets in a way that feels genuine and unsentimental. So grab some popcorn, snuggle up with your own furry friend, and get ready for a delightful movie night.
Production Company(ies)
Tokuma Japan Communications, Studio Ghibli, Nibariki
Distributor
New Yorker Films
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2011
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 21m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Sep 1, 2010 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 7, 2011
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Christopher Plummer, Isabella Rossellini, Lynn Redgrave, Peter Gerety, Brian Murray, Paul Hecht, directed by Paul Fierlinger, Sandra Fierlinger, written by Paul Fierlinger, Sandra Fierlinger, Drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Deborah Ross, Anthony Quinn, David Sexton, Catherine Shoard, Tim Robey, Laura Bushell, Mattie Lucas, Cathleen Schine, Roger Moore, Graham Young, Roz Laws, MPAA rating, Howard Kaminsky, Frank Pellegrino, Norman Twain, produced by Howard Kaminsky, Frank Pellegrino, Norman Twain, New Yorker Films
Worldwide gross: $246,574
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $324,614
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,832
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 35,400
US/Canada gross: $246,574
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $324,614
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,435
US/Canada opening weekend: $11,550
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $15,206
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,596
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Isabella Rossellini – Ms. Canvenini (Voice)
Lynn Redgrave – Nancy, Greengrocer’s Wife (Voice)
Peter Gerety – Mr. Plum, Pugilist (Voice)
Brian Murray – Captain Pugh, Mr. Blandish (Voice)
Paul Hecht – Army Veterinarian (Voice)
Director(s)
Paul Fierlinger, Sandra Fierlinger
Writer(s)
Paul Fierlinger, Sandra Fierlinger
Producer(s)
Howard Kaminsky, Frank Pellegrino, Norman Twain
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
2 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (60) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (54) | Rotten (6)
A tender and exquisite animation about one man and his dog which gets as close to what it is to love dogs as I’ve ever encountered.
August 30, 2018
Deborah Ross
The Spectator
TOP CRITIC
Affably voiced by Christopher Plummer, Ackerley is at once enormously affectionate and beadily observan, while the clever graphic style marks the switch between straightforward narration and surreal doggy reverie.
May 6, 2011 | Rating: 3/5
Anthony Quinn
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
In truth, it’s boring.
May 6, 2011 | Rating: 2/5
David Sexton
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
Smacks first of obfuscation, then of desperation.
May 5, 2011 | Rating: 2/5
Catherine Shoard
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Rarely has a needy bond between human and pet felt more unsentimentally and perfectly observed.
May 5, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Tim Robey
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Quirky and bittersweet, a treat for dog lovers and the dogless alike.
May 5, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Laura Bushell
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
This is no typical “boy and his dog” movie, this is a joyous and warmhearted work of art.
August 5, 2019 | Rating: 3/4
Mattie Lucas
From the Front Row
Like the book, the film is fiercely intelligent, funny, tender, and delightfully scatological. It is so thoroughly and naturally a film for adults that it makes live-action movies seem almost childish in comparison.
November 5, 2018
Cathleen Schine
The New York Review of Books
A wonderful animated movie for anyone who’s ever experienced dog ownership at its most glorious, and most embarrassing.
January 15, 2013 | Rating: 3/4
Roger Moore
Tribune News Service
On and on the indefatigable Plummer talks, to the point that instead of his words endearing you to the film it begins to feel more like the cinema speakers are picking up interference from Radio 4.
June 10, 2011
Graham Young
Birmingham Mail
We are treated to far too much detail about trying to house train Tulip and exactly when, where and how she relieves herself.
June 9, 2011 | Rating: 2/5
Roz Laws
Birmingham Post
Here’s a rare beast: an animated film about a dog that resists the urge to sentimentalise or anthropomorphise its canine protagonist, yet understands the human urge to do just that.
May 9, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Alistair Harkness
Scotsman…
Plot
The story of a man who rescues a German shepherd and how the two become fast friends.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Christopher Plummer voices the main character, J.R. Ackerley, in My Dog Tulip.
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