
Max
A dog that helped soldiers in Afghanistan returns to the U.S. and is adopted by his handler's family after suffering a traumatic experience.
Release Year
2015
Runtime
111 min
Audience Score
7.1
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Family
Story Snapshot
A dog that helped soldiers in Afghanistan returns to the U.S. and is adopted by his handler's family after suffering a traumatic experience.
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Max is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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