Because of Winn-Dixie

Because of Winn-Dixie

Based on the best-selling book, Because of Winn-Dixie is the heartwarming tale of a young girl (Anna Sophia Robb) whose life is changed by a scruffy, fun-loving pooch she names Winn-Dixie. The special bond between girl and dog works magic on her reserved dad (Jeff Daniels) and the eccentric townspeople they meet during one unforgettable summer.

Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 hr 46 minutes
Distributors: Twentieth Century Fox
Release Date: 2/18/2005

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Credits

Director Wayne Wang

Producers Trever Albert, Joan Singleton

Executive Producer Ralph Singleton

Co-Producer Becki Cross Trujillo

Writer Joan Singleton

Preacher Jeff Daniels

Gloria Cicely Tyson

Otis Dave Matthews

Miss Franny Eva Marie Saint

Opal AnnaSophia Robb

Educational Resources

Because of Winn-Dixie

Because of Winn-Dixie

Grades 1 – 2, Grades 3 – 5

Language Arts, Math, Social Studies

Reviews

"One of the Best Family Movies in Years"
- MSN
"Sweet, Family-Friendly, Touching And Funny."
- USA Today
2004 Heartland Truly Moving Picture Award of Excellence
Dove Foundation Award Seal of Approval for Family Films
2006 Young Artists Award Nomination Best Family Film Feature
Comedy or Musical
2006 Young Artists Award Nomination Best Performance in a Feature Film
AnnaSophia Robb

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