Drama,Family,Fantasy
United States of America
Fluke is a 1995 American family drama film directed by Carlo Carlei. The story is based on the novel of the same name by James Herbert. The film follows the story of Thomas Johnson, a workaholic executive who learns the true meaning of life after being reincarnated as a dog.
After his death in a car accident, Thomas Johnson is reborn as a golden retriever and finds himself wandering through an unknown world. He eventually makes his way back to his wife and son, whom he didn't have enough time for when he was alive. He decides to protect them from a mysterious man who caused his accident.
As days and weeks go by, Fluke (Thomas' dog name) starts remembering glimpses of his past life as a person. He recalls the many mistakes he made as a husband and father, and how much he had missed out on in his family's life while pursuing his career.
Fluke tries to mend his past mistakes and tries to make amends with his family, but struggles to communicate with them as a dog. He watches over his family every day, keeping them safe from danger and providing laughter when they need it the most.
Eventually, Fluke learns the reason for his reincarnation and must not only make peace with his past mistakes but also prevent his family from making the same ones. Along the way, Fluke learns the importance of love, friendship, loyalty, and the true meaning of family.
Fluke features prominent actors and actresses like Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew Modine, Nancy Travis, and Max Pomeranc. The film was not a critical success, but it is considered a touching and heartfelt story about appreciating the things in life that matter most.
