Movie

Because of Winn-Dixie

“Discover what happens when you go looking for a miracle and a miracle comes looking for you.”

★ 6.5(255)20051h 46m

Because of Winn-Dixie is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Because of Winn-Dixie

🇯🇵 Japan

Good to know

Director: Wayne Wang
Release date: 2005-02-18
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Box office: $32,645,546
Budget: $14,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

Because of Winn-Dixie — trailer

About Because of Winn-Dixie

Because of Winn-Dixie is a 2005 movie in the Family, Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Wayne Wang, starring AnnaSophia Robb, Jeff Daniels and Cicely Tyson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 255 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Because of Winn-Dixie in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A girl, abandoned by her mother when she was three, moves to a small town in Florida with her father. There, she adopts an orphaned dog she names Winn-Dixie. The bond between the girl and her special companion brings together the people in a small Florida town and heals her own troubled relationship with her father.

Cast

AnnaSophia Robb

Opal

Jeff Daniels

Preacher

Cicely Tyson

Gloria Dump

Eva Marie Saint

Miss Franny

Dave Matthews

Otis

Courtney Jines

Amanda Wilkenson

Elle Fanning

Sweety Pie Thomas

Luke Benward

Stevie Dewberry

Nick Price

Dunlap Dewberry

B.J. Hopper

Mr. Alfred

Marca Price

Mrs. Dewberry

Lenore Banks

Mrs. Detweller

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookdogpetsfather daughter relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Because of Winn-Dixie in Japan?+

In Japan, Because of Winn-Dixie is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Because of Winn-Dixie on Netflix?+

Because of Winn-Dixie is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Because of Winn-Dixie?+

Because of Winn-Dixie has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Because of Winn-Dixie?+

Because of Winn-Dixie stars AnnaSophia Robb, Jeff Daniels, Cicely Tyson, Eva Marie Saint and Dave Matthews.

When did Because of Winn-Dixie come out?+

Because of Winn-Dixie is a 2005 movie directed by Wayne Wang.

What genre is Because of Winn-Dixie?+

Because of Winn-Dixie is Family, Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Because of Winn-Dixie?+

Because of Winn-Dixie was directed by Wayne Wang.