<P> Because of Winn - Dixie is a 2005 American family comedy - drama film adapted from the book of the same name by Kate DiCamillo , with the screenplay written by Joan Singleton , produced by Trevor Albert and directed by Wayne Wang . It was produced by Walden Media and released by 20th Century Fox . The role of Winn - Dixie was played by two Picardy Shepherds , a rare breed from France . It stars AnnaSophia Robb , Jeff Daniels , Cicely Tyson , Luke Benward , Dave Matthews , Eva Marie Saint , Courtney Jines , BJ Hopper , Nick Price , Elle Fanning , Harland Williams and John McConnell . The film premiered at the USA Film Festival on January 26 , 2005 and was theatrically released on February 18 , 2005 . Although it received mixed reviews from critics , it earned $33,589,574 , on a $14 million budget . Because of Winn - Dixie was released on DVD and VHS in August 9 , 2005 , by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment . </P>
<P> Because of Winn - Dixie is a 2005 American family comedy - drama film adapted from the book of the same name by Kate DiCamillo , with the screenplay written by Joan Singleton , produced by Trevor Albert and directed by Wayne Wang . It was produced by Walden Media and released by 20th Century Fox . The role of Winn - Dixie was played by two Picardy Shepherds , a rare breed from France . It stars AnnaSophia Robb , Jeff Daniels , Cicely Tyson , Luke Benward , Dave Matthews , Eva Marie Saint , Courtney Jines , BJ Hopper , Nick Price , Elle Fanning , Harland Williams and John McConnell . The film premiered at the USA Film Festival on January 26 , 2005 and was theatrically released on February 18 , 2005 . Although it received mixed reviews from critics , it earned $33,589,574 , on a $14 million budget . Because of Winn - Dixie was released on DVD and VHS in August 9 , 2005 , by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment . </P>
when did because of winn dixie come out
when did because of winn dixie come out
2005
2005