See 7 ‘Marley & Me’ Movie Facts Every Die-Hard Fan Should Know!

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Aug 9, 2016 4:38 pm·

By Julia Birkinbine

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Can you believe Marley & Me hit theaters eight years ago and stole our hearts forever? We can't!

Click through the gallery to see seven facts every die-hard fan of the movie should know — then buy Marley & Me on DVD here!

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Marley's life story spans 14 years during the movie

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The flick is listed as one of the Top 10 saddest movies of all time

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The movie set a box office record

Marley & Me's premiere was the largest Christmas Day box office ever with $14.75 million in ticket sales.

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Marley was played by 22 different dogs throughout the movie

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The book's author appears in the movie

John Grogan had a cameo as the owner of a Cocker Spaniel attending Marley's puppy training class.

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Owen Wilson's real parents appeared in the film

The actor's mom, Laura Wilson, and dad, Robert Wilson, played his character's parents in the movie!

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Marley & Me has a prequel

Marley & Me: The Puppy Years was released direct-to-video in June 2011.

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Buy Marley & Me on DVD here!

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