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Matthew Modine, Nancy Travis, Eric Stoltz, Max Pomeranc, Samuel L. Jackson ... see more see more... , Ron Perlman , Bill Cobbs , Collin Wilcox Paxton , Jon Polito , Clarinda Ross , Federico Pacifici

A man learns to be a better person when he turns into a dog in this thoughtful and surprisingly somber drama for the family. Tom (Matthew Modine), a businessman, is so driven to succeed that he all bu... read more read more...t ignores his wife Carol (Nancy Travis) and their son Brian (Max Pomeranc). Tom's perspective changes when he dies in an auto accident and is reincarnated as Fluke, a big brown dog. Fluke wants nothing more than to be with Carol and Brian, but he gets lost as he tries to make his way home. He's adopted by a homeless woman, and with her, Fluke truly learns to give and receive love for the first time, but when she dies, the dog is left with nowhere to go. Fluke is soon befriended by Rumbo (voice of Samuel L. Jackson), a guard dog at a junkyard who teaches him how to survive on the street, but before long, Fluke once again hears the call from his heart to find Carol and Brian. Fluke also stars Eric Stolz, Ron Perlman, and Jon Polito. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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10 critics

PG, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Carlo Carlei

Release Date: June 2, 1995

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DVD Release Date: March 6, 2001

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  • July 22, 2010
    Parents, if you ever see this on the shelf of a video store, don't let the cute little dog wearing shoes fool you. Fluke is a very heavy dog movie. And by heavy, I mean by the film's themes.

    Here's a brief synopsis: Fluke is a dog who was once a human. After dying in a horrifi... read morec car accident, he re-incarnates as a dog and goes on a journey to find his wife and kid who he left behind. Sounds dark? I know.

    Who knew that a movie about a dog can be a real tearjerker? Fluke is either going to make you cry or make your heart like a 10-ton safe.

    This is not a movie for the toddlers. Watch this movie if you have kids who are 7 and over. DO NOT WATCH THIS WITH VERY SENSITIVE KIDS!!!

    It might be pretty hard to see this at the video store. If your a Netflix member, definetly add this to your queue. When you do, I hope you enjoy it.

    Fluke only grossed $5 million upon its release and was badly received by critics upon its release. But with mostly positive reviews by the Rotten Tomatoes community and a 60% fresh rating, I have a feeling that Fluke might have become a cult classic.

    "We can keep each other warm."
  • July 13, 2010
    Just as it's called, a fluke in the movie making industry.
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    June 1, 2011
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    Lame, depressing, and just plain inappropriate for kids. I find it amazing that Samuel L. Jackson chooses to waste his talents on crap like this.
  • March 9, 2010
    63/100. This is a cute family film, not really aimed at the real young set though. Adults should be entertained. A man is killed and is reincarnated as a dog names Fluke. I know, it sounds familiar, but it's well handled and the digs are awesome. It makes good comic use of the si... read moretuation. Light and enjoyable.
  • April 19, 2009
    I saw this movie after surgery - Imagine being sad since it was nice outside and you couldn't go outside to play and you watched this movie and see a sad ending? the movie is really good though.
  • November 24, 2007
    The saddest motion picture I have ever seen... Based by the poster you may have an idea how it ends, but I assure you that you're wrong.
  • November 19, 2007
    I could watch this movie for hours. I love Fluke!!!
    Fluke is a #1 animal movie in my opinion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • May 30, 2007
    Another child favorite. I was a dog lover, and a child, a grew to love this movie. A sad story, but cute.
  • February 15, 2007
    Okay i have a cat that acts like it was a human...creepy i do believe that when you die you become soething else...i love this movie i went and watched it yesturday and well it really did make me ponder about living.....never regret living the life you own b/c when it is gone you... read more will most likely miss it, ofcourse when it was a fantastic one...
  • November 8, 2006
    This is, for the, the ultimate cry-movie. If U don't feel sad for this poor reincarnated man turned into a golden retriever puppy, then what would make U cry? A broken leg?!

Critic Reviews


Emanuel Levy
June 25, 2007
Emanuel Levy, Variety

This strange family fare, about a dog that was once a man, tries unsuccessfully to combine the expected magic of animal adventures with some more serious ideas. Full Review

Mike Clark
January 1, 2000
Mike Clark, USA Today

As if banal platitudes about work-vs. -family aren't insufferable enough, there's a kicker gag involving Jackson that'll even have Mister Rogers begging for Pulp Fiction II.

John Wirt
July 14, 2005
John Wirt, Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)

Touching in a shaggy dog sort of way.

Fred Topel
August 11, 2003
Fred Topel, About.com

Terrible dog movie. Schmaltzy family crap.

Greg Muskewitz
July 11, 2003
Greg Muskewitz, eFilmCritic.com

It deals with challenging issues for the younger crowd in a sensitive manner and is still able to avoid patronizing the parent viewers.

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
August 30, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

Fluke has some interesting points to make about animals and about living in the present moment. Full Review

Lisa Schwarzbaum
September 7, 2011
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

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Caryn James
August 30, 2004
Caryn James, New York Times

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April 12, 2002
Globe and Mail

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