# My Dog Skip (2000)

> A shy Mississippi boy finds confidence, friendship, and a sense of belonging through the terrier who grows up beside him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10767

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
- Director: Jay Russell
- Cast: Frankie Muniz, Diane Lane, Kevin Bacon, Caitlin Wachs, Harry Connick Jr., Luke Wilson, Bradley Coryell, Daylan Honeycutt
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0156812/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: nostalgic, gentle, warm, family movie night, nostalgic weekend

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