“i cried more during marley and me than when my grandma died.” - one of my teachers
Directed by David Frankel
Marley & Me
A moving, grounded comedy.
3.5(272k)via LetterboxdOwen Wilson + 4 more
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.
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1Marley & Me is showing in 1 cinema in Los Angeles — next screening Wednesday 26 August at 20:00 at Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA.
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6What people say
there is a limit. and this film fucking crossed it. i cried so fucking hard that it genuinely looked like i’d pissed my bed. i’m never going to emotionally recover from this
marley's death is the origin of my supervillain story
Common questions
What is Marley & Me about?+
A newlywed couple navigates the joys and challenges of marriage and parenthood while raising their chaotic and affectionate golden retriever.
Who directed Marley & Me?+
David Frankel directed this 2008 film, an American filmmaker known for his work in both television and character-driven cinema.
Why do people say Marley & Me is sad?+
The film is widely recognized for its emotional conclusion, which realistically portrays the themes of pet aging and the life cycle.
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