What's the Difference between Marley & Me the Book and Marley & Me the Movie?
| In the Book |
In the Movie |
John Grogan
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John Grogan
Portrayed by: Owen Wilson
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Jenny
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Jenny
Portrayed by: Jennifer Aniston
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This Character does not appear.
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Sebastian
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Marley & Me Book vs Movie
| In the Book |
In the Movie |
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John had his first dog, named Shaun, when he was 10 years old. |
John says that he had never owned a dog before Marley. |
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Marley stands guard over a stabbing victim. |
This doesn't happen.
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Marley is the main focus of the story. |
John and Jenny's relationship is the main focus. Marley is there for comic relief. |
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When they adopt Marley, they see the father in the bushes. |
Marley's father is never shown.
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Marley fails his obedience class, but later goes back and passes. |
Marley fails the obedience class and never returns. |