Sgt. Stubby: An Unlikely Hero
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Set against the backdrop of America’s entry into World War I and based on the incredible, true story of the unbreakable bond between a stray dog and a young Soldier, Sgt. Stubby: An Unlikely Hero is a heartwarming “tail” for the entire family. With the “War to End All Wars” looming, the life of Army “doughboy” Robert Conroy (Logan Lerman, Fury, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Percy Jackson & The Olympians) is forever changed when a little stray dog with a stubby tail wanders into training camp in New Haven, Connecticut. Conroy gives his new friend a meal, a name, a family and a chance to embark on an adventure that would define a century. Narrated by Robert’s sister Margaret (Helena Bonham Carter, Ocean’s Eight, the Harry Potter films, The King’s Speech, Sweeney Todd), Stubby and his new best friend quickly find themselves in the trenches of France. Befriended by French poilu Soldier Gaston Baptiste (Gérard Depardieu, Life of Pi, Cyrano De Bergerac, The Man in the Iron Mask, Green Card), Stubby accompanies the duo along their epic journey through harsh conditions and incredible acts of courage. As combat rages around them, Stubby keeps the trenches vermin-free, alerts his comrades-in-arms of incoming attacks, rescues the wounded in No Man’s Land and even catches a German spy! Back home in America, his exploits make the front pages of newspapers across the country and steal the heart of the American nation. For valorous actions above and beyond his small stature, Stubby is recognised as the most decorated dog in history and the first dog promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the U.S. Army, showing the world that the greatest heroes can come from the unlikeliest of places.

2018 · 1h 24m
  • 89%
Starring Logan Lerman, Helena Bonham Carter, Gérard Depardieu
Director Richard Lanni

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Cast & Crew

  • Logan Lerman
    Robert Conroy
  • Helena Bonham Carter
    Margaret
  • Gérard Depardieu
    Gaston Baptiste
  • J‌B
    Jordan Beck
    Elmer Olsen / Shopkeeper
  • J‌P
    Jim Pharr
    Hans Schroeder
  • J‌E
    Jason Ezzell
    Sgt. Casburn
  • N‌R
    Nicholas Rulon
    George S. Patton / Sentry
  • B‌C
    Brian Cook
    General Edwards
  • R‌L
    Richard Lanni
    Director
  • L‌R
    Laurent Rodon
    Producer
  • E‌C
    Emily Cantrill
    Producer

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Sgt. Stubby: An Unlikely Hero

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Set against the backdrop of America’s entry into World War I and based on the incredible, true story of the unbreakable bond between a stray dog and a young Soldier, Sgt. Stubby: An Unlikely Hero is a heartwarming “tail” for the entire family. With the “War to End All Wars” looming, the life of Army “doughboy” Robert Conroy (Logan Lerman, Fury, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Percy Jackson & The Olympians) is forever changed when a little stray dog with a stubby tail wanders into training camp in New Haven, Connecticut. Conroy gives his new friend a meal, a name, a family and a chance to embark on an adventure that would define a century. Narrated by Robert’s sister Margaret (Helena Bonham Carter, Ocean’s Eight, the Harry Potter films, The King’s Speech, Sweeney Todd), Stubby and his new best friend quickly find themselves in the trenches of France. Befriended by French poilu Soldier Gaston Baptiste (Gérard Depardieu, Life of Pi, Cyrano De Bergerac, The Man in the Iron Mask, Green Card), Stubby accompanies the duo along their epic journey through harsh conditions and incredible acts of courage. As combat rages around them, Stubby keeps the trenches vermin-free, alerts his comrades-in-arms of incoming attacks, rescues the wounded in No Man’s Land and even catches a German spy! Back home in America, his exploits make the front pages of newspapers across the country and steal the heart of the American nation. For valorous actions above and beyond his small stature, Stubby is recognised as the most decorated dog in history and the first dog promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the U.S. Army, showing the world that the greatest heroes can come from the unlikeliest of places.

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Studio
Fun Academy Motion Pictures
Released
2018
Run Time
1 hr 24 min
Rated
PG
Regions of Origin
Ireland, United States, Canada, France, United Kingdom, Israel, Belgium
© 2018 Fun Academy Motion Pictures

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English (United Kingdom), English
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English (United States) (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)

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