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Fido

2006·Movie
1h 32min·R
68
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Very funny, big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence5
  • Tension4

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Dark Humor9
  • Absurdist Humor8

World

Family, growing up, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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Good dead are hard to find

Timmy Robinson's best friend in the whole wide world is a six-foot tall rotting zombie named Fido. But when Fido eats the next-door neighbor, Mom and Dad hit the roof, and Timmy has to go to the ends of the earth to keep Fido a part of the family. A boy-and-his-dog movie for grown ups, "Fido" will rip your heart out.
Zombie ComedyDarkly HumorousRetro-FuturisticSatiricalBoy & His Dog TropeComing-of-AgeQuirkySurprisingly HeartfeltSocial Commentary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Fido

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fido legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fido worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fido rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Fido?

1 h 32 min

Fido runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fido?

Critics71
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Fido much the same way.

Was Fido a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$426,224

No. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $426,224 worldwide, 5% of its budget.

What language is Fido in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Fido?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fido in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fido use?

Kids Are CruelRedemption Equals DeathNec RomanticThe Dead Can DanceLittle Miss BadassCrapsaccharine WorldOutliving One's OffspringKarma HoudiniBadass AdorableCassandra TruthLack of EmpathyStepford Smilerand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for Fido, including Kids Are Cruel, Redemption Equals Death, Nec Romantic.