Watch All Dogs Go to Heaven
- G
- 1989
- 1 hr 25 min
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6.7 (47,308)
All Dogs Go to Heaven is an animated musical fantasy film released in 1989. Directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman, the film features the voice talents of Dom DeLuise, Burt Reynolds, and Loni Anderson. The story follows a dog named Charlie B. Barkin (voiced by Burt Reynolds), a charismatic canine who escapes from a dog pound with the help of his best friend and business partner, Itchy (voiced by Dom DeLuise).
Once free, Charlie realizes that his old business partner, Carface (voiced by Vic Tayback), has betrayed him and is leading a criminal enterprise with the intent of becoming the supreme ruler of the canine underworld. Upon learning this, Charlie sets out to take down his former partner and save his friends and family from danger.
In his quest to stop Carface, Charlie is killed (off-screen) and is sent to heaven where he discovers that dogs are not allowed in. However, with the help of a kindly angel named Annabelle (voiced by Loni Anderson), he is granted an opportunity to return to Earth in order to avenge his lost life and redeem himself for his past misdeeds.
When Charlie returns to Earth, he meets a young orphan girl named Anne-Marie (voiced by Judith Barsi) who has the ability to speak with animals. Charlie tries to manipulate her into helping him with his revenge scheme, but eventually grows fond of her and becomes determined to protect her from harm despite the risks involved.
Throughout the film, Charlie learns valuable lessons about honesty, loyalty, and the importance of unconditional love. He realizes that despite all his flaws and mistakes, he has the chance to make things right and become a better dog.
All Dogs Go to Heaven's animation style is unique and captivating, featuring hand-drawn characters that are brightly colored and full of personality. The film's musical score, composed by Ralph Burns, adds a playful and upbeat element to the story, with catchy songs that are sure to stay in your head long after the film has ended.
The film's underlying themes of redemption and the power of unconditional love make it a timeless classic that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. With a heartwarming story, lovable characters, and an all-star voice cast, All Dogs Go to Heaven is a must-watch for any fan of animated movies.
All Dogs Go to Heaven is a 1989 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.7 and a MetaScore of 50.