Name: Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight
Genre: Drama
Released: 2025-07-11
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Cast: Lexi Venter, Embeth Davidtz, Zikhona Bali, Fumani Shilubana, Rob van Vuuren

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Eight-year-old Bobo grows up on her family farm in Rhodesia in 1980 during the final days of the Bush War to end British colonial rule. Her eyes see conflict, the family's bond to the land, and the lasting wounds that war imprints on those who live through it.

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Directed by: Embeth Davidtz
Written by: Embeth Davidtz
Produced by: Embeth Davidtz, Helena Spring, Paul Buys
Music by: Chris Letcher

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July 11, 2025 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released: July 11, 2025
Runtime: 1 h 38 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Also spoken: Shona
Made in: South Africa
Box office: $636,652
Available in: 111 countries

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Where can I stream Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight?

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In the United States, Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 78 other countries.

Is Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight worth watching?

79

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 74).

Is Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.