Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero

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Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero

PG

2018

1h 24m

Kids & Family

Adventure

War

Action

Animation

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With World War I looming, Robert Conroy, a young Army private, adopts a stray, stump-tailed terrier. Conroy names his new friend Stubby and gives him a home, a family, and a chance to embark on the adventure that would define a century. The two quickly find themselves in the trenches of France and on the path to history. French soldier Gaston Baptiste befriends the man and dog and accompanies them along their epic journey through harsh conditions and incredible acts of courage.

Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

08/10/2018

3/5

Delivered by rudimentary computer animation... Still, the central conceit is compelling.

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

08/09/2018

3/5

Hats off to the chutzpah of the filmmakers behind this thoughtful if somewhat plodding effort, which will appeal largely to young (or young-at-heart) dog lovers cum budding war historians - not exactly a massive demographic.

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Scott Marks

San Diego Reader

04/13/2018

3/5

I'm glad to report that I not only saw the tale of a soldier and his loyal pooch through to the end; at one point, I used a shirt cuff to blot away the wet eyes.

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Scott Phillips

The Movie Isle

07/23/2020

It's a heart-warming story that features beautiful, painterly animation.

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Jeanne Kaplan

Kaplan vs. Kaplan

04/02/2020

To those of you who might turn up your nose at an animated feature about a dog in WWI, you'll be missing one of the most entertaining endeavors in a long while.

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David Kaplan

Kaplan vs. Kaplan

04/02/2020

SGT. STUBBY: AN AMERICAN HERO features often remarkable animation, professional voice overs and an emotionally charged tale of friendship and courage that should capture the hearts of moviegoers everywhere

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Laurel H

@Laurel888 2d

I had the pleasure of watching this with my Veteran father before he passed. It was such a sweet moment to share with him and one of the few films that we could really enjoy together. Well, done team and I’m excited to see this make up bigger splash this summer for America’s 250!

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Shari H

@RT82437872 May 17

I just watched the new version of this movie that was done as the Official Selection for America's 250th. It's also remastered and I saw it in a theater! With Dolby sound this Special Edition, is FANTASTIC. I highly recommend seeing this movie this year in Theaters!!! Great for people of all ages! See it in a theater available July until March 2027. stubby250.org

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Dominic C

@RT92031402 01/20/2025

A really good war movie that flew under the radar

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05/26/2024

My boys (age 6 & 4) absolutely love this movie. Perfect movie for every Memorial or Veteran Day weekend. Great story, and makes it even better that it is true. Highly recommend!

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Hector G

@RT53395075 11/18/2023

BEST ANIMATED WW1 KIDS MOVIE KNOWN TO ALL OF MANKIND

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John B

@RT17595747 09/02/2023

I thought this was a great war time animated movie about a dog and his heroism during WWI with his owner and how they helped each other in the troop.

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With World War I looming, Robert Conroy, a young Army private, adopts a stray, stump-tailed terrier. Conroy names his new friend Stubby and gives him a home, a family, and a chance to embark on the adventure that would define a century. The two quickly find themselves in the trenches of France and on the path to history. French soldier Gaston Baptiste befriends the man and dog and accompanies them along their epic journey through harsh conditions and incredible acts of courage.

Director: Richard Lanni
Producer: Laurent Rodon, Emily Cantrill
Screenwriter: Richard Lanni, Mike Stokey
Distributor: Fun Academy Motion Pictures
Production Co: Fun Academy Motion Pictures
Rating: PG (War Action|Some Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, War, Action, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 13, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 11, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.1M
Runtime: 1h 24m