Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- whimsical
- warm
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as a weak, disposable family sequel with limited appeal beyond very young dog lovers.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bodi's desire for a permanent puppy and his responsibility for Marley motivate the central conflict.
Bodi forms a team to enter the local puppy obedience show against the defending champion.
Hans Von Weiselberger uses henchmen to cheat and terrorize the competing Dobermann pups.
Fred's military experience becomes useful after he joins Bodi's team.
Films like Marley & Me: The Puppy Years, and why
Hotel for Dogs
family-friendly dog comedy centered on mischievous puppies and a child protagonist
Because of Winn-Dixie
heartwarming live-action family comedy about a boy and an unruly dog
Air Bud: Golden Receiver
youth-oriented animal comedy built around canine antics and competition
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael Damian
- Release Date
- 2011-06-01
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (156)
Cast
- Travis Turner
- Julia Rhodes
- Geoff Gustafson
- Christopher Goodman
- Alex Zahara
- Donnelly Rhodes
- Sydney Imbeau
- Chelah Horsdal
- Merrilyn Gann
- Garry Chalk
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Marley & Me: The Puppy Years about?
- A determined boy recruits a pack of unruly puppies and his strict grandfather to challenge a cheating champion at a local obedience show.
- What is Marley & Me: The Puppy Years like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Marley & Me: The Puppy Years as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Marley & Me: The Puppy Years violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Marley & Me: The Puppy Years.
- What did critics think of Marley & Me: The Puppy Years?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as a weak, disposable family sequel with limited appeal beyond very young dog lovers.
- Which films are like Marley & Me: The Puppy Years?
- Films with a similar feel include Hotel for Dogs, Because of Winn-Dixie, and Air Bud: Golden Receiver.
- How long is Marley & Me: The Puppy Years?
- Marley & Me: The Puppy Years runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch Marley & Me: The Puppy Years?
- In United States, Marley & Me: The Puppy Years is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
