My Life as a Dog
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My Life as a Dog is a contemporary, half-hour Canadian TV series that aired in 1996 and ran for 22 episodes. It was based on the 1985 Swedish movie of the same name and developed for Canadian television by, among others, Reidar Jönsson, author of the original autobiographical book. It is the coming of age story of a young boy, brutally dragged away from his familiar universe into an unknown world. Though aimed at teens, it has been rated above the usual "infantile sitcoms". The series was shot on location in Winnipeg and Gimli, Manitoba. It was directed by Neill Fearnley and produced by Atlantis Films Limited and Credo Entertainment Group.
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Season 1
The Arrival
Eric has to go to Gimli to live with his uncle, whom he's never met with before. He believes that a dog, Jack is bringing him bad luck as he travels to Gimli. When he thinks that he had killed his aunt, he runs away. But Johnny (uncle) and Zoe (aunt) are worried at his disappearance.
Stranded
Eric, Sam, and A.J. have some fun by riding a home-made raft out to sea, but they are marooned on a tiny island.
Root Of All Evil
A.J. and Eric start working at the Gimli Theatre as part-time jobs, while suddenly, they discover a hidden box full of cash. A.J. uses some of the money to buy a pair of black biker boots (which she has been dreaming of) while Eric must struggle with his conscience to do what's right.
Smelly's Dark Secret
Eric develops a toothache and refuses to go to the dentist. While searching on the internet, A.J. and Eric suspect that Rupert Smedley (assistant manager of the Seaside Hotel in Gimli) might be a murderer.
Tribe
After Eric is rejected when he volunteered to fix what was wrong with Johnny's car, he travels to the beach where he bumps into second cousin Chris Johansson. Eric learns of a peculiar 'Rite of Passage' which only the hardiest in Gimli have tackled -- climbing the water tower.
A Day In The Life
Auntie Auntie uses Rasputin (pickeral who escaped her fish hook for years) to win the Pickeral Contest. Bringing Eric along, he is then left behind with the boat when Auntie Auntie leaves. When Johnny arrives, two young women challenges Johnny to a boat race. He uses Auntie Auntie's boat to race and accidentally damages it. They must fix the boat before the Mayor returns. As they repaired the propeller, they run into a pair of bird watchers who challenge Eric to a game of bowling.
Great Expectations
A.J. decides to hack into the school computers and change Eric's grade to all A's when Eric is worried that he may not receive good marks at his school due to the fact that he was home-schooled.
Profile Of The Artist
For a school project, both Eric and George chose the same local artist to do a career profile on. When the teacher decides to team them up, and Eric starts having trouble with George's allergies and the artist's reluctance to talk with them after a critical difference of opinion. Meanwhile, Johnny must prepare a speech for the mayor.
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About My Life as a Dog
My Life as a Dog is a contemporary, half-hour Canadian TV series that aired in 1996 and ran for 22 episodes. It was based on the 1985 Swedish movie of the same name and developed for Canadian television by, among others, Reidar Jönsson, author of the original autobiographical book. It is the coming of age story of a young boy, brutally dragged away from his familiar universe into an unknown world. Though aimed at teens, it has been rated above the usual "infantile sitcoms". The series was shot on location in Winnipeg and Gimli, Manitoba. It was directed by Neill Fearnley and produced by Atlantis Films Limited and Credo Entertainment Group. Across 1 season and 22 episodes, originally airing on Showtime.
My Life as a Dog Cast and Characters
The cast features Callum Keith Rennie (as Johnny Johansson), Michael Yarmush, Joy Coghill, and Jennifer Clement. Their performances are a major reason My Life as a Dog has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason My Life as a Dog keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does My Life as a Dog have?
My Life as a Dog has 22 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is My Life as a Dog good? What's the rating?
My Life as a Dog holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of My Life as a Dog?
The main cast includes Callum Keith Rennie, Michael Yarmush, Joy Coghill, and Jennifer Clement.
Is My Life as a Dog available in English?
Yes — My Life as a Dog was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was My Life as a Dog released?
My Life as a Dog first aired in 1997.
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How many seasons and episodes does My Life as a Dog have?
My Life as a Dog currently has 1 season and a total of 22 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is My Life as a Dog about?
My Life as a Dog is a contemporary, half-hour Canadian TV series that aired in 1996 and ran for 22 episodes. It was based on the 1985 Swedish movie of the same name and developed for Canadian television by, among others, Reidar Jönsson, author of the original autobiographical book. It is the coming of age story of… It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is My Life as a Dog originally available?
My Life as a Dog was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was My Life as a Dog first released?
My Life as a Dog first premiered on April 6, 1997 (1997). The series has since concluded its run.
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