The Dogwalker

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  • NR
  • 2002
  • 1 hr 45 min
  • 6.2  (155)
  • 55

The Dogwalker is a heartwarming 1999 movie that tells the story of a young boy named Simon who lives in a small town with his mom, Sarah. Simon's mother is a busy career woman who struggles to balance her work and her son's needs. In an attempt to ease her burden and provide Simon with some companionship, Sarah hires a dogwalker to take care of their beloved pooch, Pepper.

At first, Simon is hesitant about the idea of someone else walking Pepper, but he soon warms up to the new dogwalker, a friendly young man named Justin. Justin is kind and patient with Simon, and soon the two develop a strong bond over their love for Pepper. Justin also helps Sarah out by taking care of some of Simon's after-school activities, like helping him with his homework and taking him to baseball practice.

As the weeks go by, Sarah and Justin begin to develop a deeper relationship. However, their romance is complicated by the fact that Sarah is still recovering from a painful divorce and is nervous about getting involved with another man. Despite her apprehension, Sarah and Justin continue to grow closer, and Simon is thrilled to see his mother so happy.

However, their happiness is threatened when Justin's ex-girlfriend, Donna, shows up in town. Donna is jealous of Sarah and Justin's relationship, and she sets out to destroy it by telling lies about Justin to Sarah. Sarah starts to doubt her feelings for Justin and worries that she might be making a mistake by getting involved with him.

Meanwhile, Simon is dealing with his own problems. He's been having trouble at school and is struggling to make friends. However, with Justin's help, he learns to be more confident and develops a close friendship with a boy in his class.

As the movie reaches its climax, Sarah and Justin's relationship is put to the test when Donna's lies threaten to tear them apart. However, through the power of love and understanding, they are able to overcome their difficulties and find happiness together.

Overall, The Dogwalker is a heartwarming family movie that explores the importance of love and companionship in our lives. It's a touching story of a single mother's struggle to balance her work and family life, and the unexpected ways in which a kind stranger can change her life for the better. With a talented cast including Will Stewart, Stepfanie Kramer, and Tony Todd, this movie is sure to leave you with a warm feeling in your heart.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2002
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 45 min
  • IMDB Rating
    6.2  (155)
  • Metascore
    55