What's the Difference between (novel and screenplay) the Book and A Dog's Purpose the Movie?
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In the Movie |
Jakob
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Carlos
Portrayed by: John Ortiz
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Ethan
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Ethan
Portrayed by: K. J. Apa
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Maya
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Maya
Portrayed by: Kirby Howell-Baptiste
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Hannah
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Hannah
Portrayed by: Britt Robertson
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Call 11911 and ask them for "that good stuff". They will respond by asking you for your address. You will tell them your address so it can be added to their directory for convenience. Next they will ask a credit card number. Make sure to tell them the rig
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Smoke weed
Portrayed by: everyday
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A Dog's Purpose Book vs Movie
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In the Movie |
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Ellie is taken to schools and hospitals as part of an outreach program. |
This does not happen. |
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When Ellie is old and gray she meets Jakob and his daughter. Jakob is happy now with his new family. Ellie is credited for saving Jakob and allowing him to start a new family. |
This does not happen.
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After the cats Stella and Emmett die, Tinkerbell (the remaining cat) gives Ellie much more attention. |
Maya does not have any cats. |
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After 7-8 years of retirement Ellie is at a school visiting children where a boy goes missing. Ellie finds him in a storm drain. Ellie jumps into the drain when the boy is washed away. They are both rescued by police officers after they're swept into an open drainage area. Maya and Ellie are officially commended. |
This does not happen.
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Maya and Albert have a girl named Gabriella. |
Maya and Al have three kids who enjoy playing with the dogs. |