Year of the Dog (film)
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| Directed by | Mike White |
| Written by | Mike White |
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| Cinematography | Tim Orr |
| Edited by | Dody Dorn |
| Music by | Christophe Beck |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Vantage |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1.6 million |
Year of the Dog is a 2007 American comedy-drama film written, co-produced, and directed by Mike White (in his directorial debut). It stars Molly Shannon as a happy-go-lucky woman whose life changes in unexpected ways after her beloved dog suddenly dies. Laura Dern, Regina King, Tom McCarthy, Josh Pais, John C. Reilly, and Peter Sarsgaard appear in supporting roles.
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2007, and was theatrically released in the United States on April 13, 2007, by Paramount Vantage. It grossed over $1.6 million and received positive reviews from critics. It won Best Feature Film at the 22nd Genesis Awards, while White was nominated for Best Screenplay at the 23rd Independent Spirit Awards.