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The Art of Racing in the Rain
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Simon Curtis. With Kevin Costner, Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried.
81.5/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A family dog – with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind – evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a race-car driver.
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81.5/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA family dog – with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind – evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a race-car driver.
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MoviHero lists August 8, 2019 as the release date for The Art of Racing in the Rain. Simon Curtis is the listed director. The listed cast includes Kevin Costner as Enzo (voice), Milo Ventimiglia as Denny Swift, Amanda Seyfried as Avery "Eve" Swift, Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Zoë Swift. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 8, 2019
GenresDrama · Romance
Runtime1h 49m
DirectorSimon Curtis
CastKevin Costner as Enzo (voice), Milo Ventimiglia as Denny Swift, Amanda Seyfried as Avery "Eve" Swift, Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Zoë Swift
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Art of Racing in the Rain right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
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The Art of Racing in the Rain runs 1h 49m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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49 minutes shorter (1h). Shared genre: drama, romance.
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But less demandingMeet the Fockers2004 · 1h 55mEstimated attention required: 3/10 versus 5/10. Shared genre: romance.
RATING & SOURCE
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TMDB: 81.5/100 (8.148/10) from 1,751 votes. Updated Oct 16, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
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voiceEnzoEnzo in The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019), played by Kevin Costner.Open character guide otherDenny SwiftDenny Swift in The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019), played by Milo Ventimiglia.Open character guide otherAvery "Eve" SwiftAvery "Eve" Swift in The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019), played by Amanda Seyfried.Open character guide
SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
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