Sign up
Trailer

K-9

1989Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

Comedy
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic446.2Rotten Tomatoes36%44%
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic446.2Rotten Tomatoes36%44%

Summary

The extravagant cop Michael Dooley needs some help to fight a drug dealer who has tried to kill him. A "friend" gives him a dog named Jerry Lee (Officer Lewis), who has been trained to smell drugs.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Movies with

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Rod Daniel
Written by
Scott Myers, Steven Siegel
Produced by
Lawrence Gordon, Charles Gordon
Music by
Miles Goodman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 28, 1989 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
April 28, 1989
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$78 million
Available in
69 countries

Tropes

Fire-Forged Friends, Heroic Dog, Cowboy Cop +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream K-9?"

Questions about K-9

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream K-9?

In the United States, you can rent or buy K-9 from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 17 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is K-9 worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is K-9 okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will K-9 make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch K-9?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was K-9 a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$78 million

Yes: it cost about $17 million to make and earned $78 million worldwide, 4.6 times its budget.