Hachiko: A Dog's Story is a 2009 American drama film based on the true story of the faithful Japanese dog Hachikō. It is a remake of the 1987 Japanese filmHachikō Monogatari. It was directed by Lasse Hallström, written by Stephen P. Lindsey and stars Richard Gere, Joan Allen and Sarah Roemer.

It was released on August 8, 2009, in Japan. In the United States, the movie was shown at the Seattle International Film Festival on June 13, 2009 while Pictures Entertainment decided to forgo a U.S. theatrical release and is sending it straight to DVD. Sony will release the DVD in the USA on March 9, 2010.

Plot

A college professor (Richard Gere) takes in an abandoned dog and they form an unbreakable bond. The dog arrives daily at the correct time at the station, to meet his boss. After the professor dies while away from home, the dog keeps vigil waiting for his master for nearly a decade.