The Retrievers (2001) (TV)

User Rating:

4.9/10   

Director:

Paul Schneider

Writer (WGA):

Larry Ketron (written by)

Release Date:

30 July 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Tagline:

Sometimes it takes man's best friend to show what it really means to be a family.

Plot:

Soon after the Lowry Family - Tom, his wife Karen, and their two children, Liz and Widdy - leave the...

Plot Keywords:

Lost Dog | Kids And Family

Cast

Robert Hays	...	Tom Lowry
Mel Harris	...	Karen Lowry
Alan Rachins	...	Ed
Alana Austin	...	Liz Lowry
Taylor Emerson	...	Widdy Lowry
Betty White	...	Mrs. Krisper
Robert Wagner	...	Durham Haysworth
Kurt Johnson	...	Marcel
Cathy Fithian	...	Charlene Groper
Ken Tipton	...	Norman Groper
Josh Dennis	...	Marvin Groper
Desiree Yard	...	Brenda Groper
Cole Stratton	...	Phil
Ryan A. Allen	...	Fred
Leon Russom	...	Farmer Jenkins

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:G

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company:

Tag Entertainment

If you love adorable dogs and a sweet "tail", get this one now

Tom (Robert Hays) and his wife (Mel Harris) have moved their family to a new city out west. Their two children, a teenage girl and a tweenage boy, are not certain they are going to like the new venue. When they arrive at the house, they find the furniture has not arrived and the electricity is not turned on...ouch! Yet, things improve when a beautiful golden retriever shows up under the table, having sneaked into the house. Although initially Tom is not certain about keeping the canine, he relents and they take the dog, Pilot, to the vet. It is there they get the surprise of the month. Pilot is expecting! When the six adorable puppies arrive, everyone perks up and enjoys their new home more. But, Tom has decreed that under no circumstances can they keep all of these dogs. When the puppies are weaned, they begin the search for new owners. Are they making a mistake? And, is Tom's new job going well, given the fact that the dogs take a lot of attention? This is a sweet, sweet "tail". If you love animals, you will truly be in movie heaven, as the puppies are beyond cute and so is the mother dog. The actors are fine, with Hays and Harris leading the way. Robert Wagner and Betty White, among others, also show up to lend a hand, in a nice way. The sets, costumes, direction, and production niceties are all great. There is a bit of sadness in the story, so be prepared for a few tears and hugs among family members. But, in summary, if you love the furry ones of the world, as well as a family friendly movie experience, get this one tonight. Your loved ones will be pleased and will probably retrieve the movie from the shelf and pop it in the DVD player quite often.