THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN (2019) — Life is a race. Love is the road. And a dog never forgets.

A racer taught him how to live. A dog taught us how to love.

The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019) is a soulful, tender-hearted drama told through a perspective few films dare to explore: that of a dog. Based on Garth Stein’s bestselling novel, the film delivers a heartfelt meditation on loyalty, loss, and what it truly means to live—all through the eyes of Enzo, a golden retriever with the soul of a philosopher and the heart of a racer.

Enzo (voiced with quiet wisdom by Kevin Costner) is more than just a pet—he’s the devoted companion to Denny Swift (Milo Ventimiglia), a talented race car driver whose life is filled with both triumph and tragedy. Enzo watches as Denny falls in love with Eve (Amanda Seyfried), starts a family, faces devastating personal loss, and battles through a custody war that threatens to rip everything apart.

Through it all, Enzo remains by his side—not just as a loyal dog, but as a silent witness to the beauty and heartbreak of being human. He believes that, in his next life, he will return as a man—and he listens, learns, and dreams accordingly. From racetrack philosophy to rainy-day wisdom, Enzo reminds us that life, like racing, isn’t about speed—it’s about balance, patience, and heart.

Director Simon Curtis crafts the film with emotional restraint and warmth, never exploiting its tearjerking premise but allowing the story’s quiet power to shine through. The cinematography captures both the intimacy of home and the grandeur of the racetrack, while Costner’s narration adds a gentle gravitas to Enzo’s reflections.

In the end, The Art of Racing in the Rain isn’t just about saying goodbye. It’s about how love lingers. How devotion endures. And how sometimes, the ones who teach us the most walk on four legs.