John Wick

John Wick (2014)

Name: John Wick
Genre: action film, crime thriller film, thriller film
Released: 2014
Duration: 101 min
Cast: Adrianne Palicki, Alfie Allen, Bridget Moynahan, Bridget Regan, Clarke Peters

A retired hitman returns to his old life after thugs harm his late wife's final gift to him, a puppy.

Details: 101 min · action film · crime thriller film
Directed by: David Leitch, Chad Stahelski
Format: Live-action
Country: United States
Animals: Dogs

PetActing ratings

3/5 Paw Score

Slick action, but dog lovers should be warned.

Does the animal die?

Reveal answer (spoilers)

Yes, an animal dies.

The puppy Daisy is killed early, triggering the revenge plot.

Is an animal hurt or in danger?

Intense: animals in serious danger or distress

Graphic violence; the puppy is hurt on screen early.

Real animals or CGI?

Real animals

Real puppy.

On-set animal welfare

Not publicly documented.

Tearjerker level

💧💧💧💧 4/5

The opening is painful for dog lovers.

Kid-friendliness (animal scenes)

Ages 16+

R-rated violence.

Breed / species accuracy

Not applicable

Breed accuracy not assessed in this draft.

Animal cast

Animals featured: pets, dogs.

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Sources

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cast: www.wikidata.org (retrieved 2026-10-24)
animals in the film: en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-24)
animals in the film: en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-24)

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