Product Details

• Actors: Matthew Modine, Nancy Travis, Samuel L. Jackson, Eric Stoltz, Max Pomeranc
• Directors: Carlo Carlei
• Writers: Carlo Carlei, James Carrington, James Herbert
• Producers: Jon Turtle, Lata Ryan, Paul Maslansky, Terri Ferraro
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Fox Home Entertainme
• VHS Release Date: December 18, 2001
• Run Time: 96 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0792838653
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,392 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Unleash your imagination and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime with Fluke! Starring Matthew Modine, Nancy Travis, Eric Stoltz, Max Pomeranc and canine heroes Comet (TV's "Full House") and Barney (Homeward Bound 2), this heartwarming fantasy-tale promises laughter, suspense and "marvelous adventure for the whole family" (L.A. Parent). Waking up on his very first morning, Fluke a newborn puppy discovers a wondrous world of excitement and fun. Whether romping and wrestling with his brothers and sisters or curling up by his mother for a nap, Fluke is as contented as any young pooch can be. But when recurring dreams and a series of mishaps trigger memories of a very different world, he slowly realizes that he once had a very different life as a man! Convinced of his previous identity, Fluke sets out on an extraordinary journey that leads him back to his human family...and shows him more through the eyes of a dog than he could ever see as a man.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazingly moving story; Beautiful score., August 18, 2003

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TerryT (OK, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fluke (DVD)

This extremely touching film is adapted from James Herbert's novel about a man who is reincarnated as a dog. His quest to find his human family is plagued with mystery, including the fact that he must unravel the story of his old business partner. Only when he remembers what truly happened between the two of them on the night of his death does "Fluke" realize how he must let his family know who he is and set things right.

This movie is highly emotional and definitely a tear-jerker. I cry almost every time I watch it, at multiple parts; and I am not normally one to cry at movies. Although grossly underrated, this movie has one of the most beautiful soundtracks I have ever heard. Just listen to the music in the background throughout the entire movie; it's magical! Slightly eerie, this film is for anyone who loves animals, mysteries, the supernatural, or just a really good film.

The scene in which Fluke "tells" his wife who he is in the cemetery, before his grave, is particularly poignant. (I tell ya, if that lady doesn't get it by that point, she's thick!)

27 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Sleeper, November 28, 2004

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M. Packo (Stratford, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fluke (DVD)

I am very pleased and quite proud to include my own
heartfelt recommendation of this wonderful film here.

It is particularly gratifying to know there are so
many others who were similarly inspired by FLUKE to
give it such a well-deserved approval rating
with Amazon.com. The best audience is one which, in
spite of the opinion of "experts", recognizes excellence
all on its own. It makes the appreciation even deeper.

Here is a movie cult I am happy to be a member of
(though I do wish my friends, in their enthusiam,
had not given away so much of the story to those
of you who have not yet discovered it for yourselves yet!)

Excellent cinematography, sensitive score, nicely modulated
acting, judiciously paced for children and adults alike.
This is that rare "family" film that rewards everyone, and
can be viewed many times without inspiring boredom.

FLUKE earns its emotions honestly. I admire and respect
every animal - and person - involved in making this story work
as well as it does. It haunts the memory with a mixture of
feelings - most of all, that of great fondness for the
purity of its moral.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best ever, May 1, 2005

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Wisdom Lover - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fluke [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Absolutely one of the best movies I have ever seen. I saw it first in 1995 on video, I believe. Never saw it or heard of it on the big screen. Anyway, it's proof positive that a great directorial job, with actors (human and animal) who believe in a story about real human failings, lightheartedness and heroics can turn a pretty good screenplay with wonderfully charming dogs into one with a real impact on your life. I had to see it again a couple of years later just to make sure it was as good as I thought. It deals with real suffering (including death, revenge, and anger) and then redemption. Don't look for the classic happy ending, but an ending which is consistent with the themes in the movie and is very satisfying, after a little thought. The movie completely pulls you in (without your realizing it) and works its magic on your mind. But, don't expect it to be powerful though you will notice tears forming frequently throughout the movie, often unexplained at first. "Fluke" also seemed to leave me a little wiser and more understanding and compassionate toward my family, especially. I sort of got it the next day! And, you will love "Fluke", the dog! The movie is about a dog, but it's really about so much more. Even though the dog scenes are great, the subject matter at times is rather charged and there is violence and death (human and animal), so please be prepared to talk about it with your kids if they watch it with you.