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The Dog Stars

2026Movie1 h 59 minR

Thriller
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic495.4Rotten Tomatoes41%66%

A profoundly sad, slow-burning sci-fi movie about the future and the mind, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for teens · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Story

At the end of the world, no one survives alone.

After the world's population has been ravaged by a pandemic, a man lives a lonesome existence in a Colorado airplane hangar with his dog and a dour gunman he has befriended. When a mysterious transmission comes through on the radio while he’s flying his old Cessna, it sparks a hunt for the provenance of the sound.

Feels like

  • Post-Apocalyptic Drama
  • Stoic Survivalism
  • Visually Stunning Desolation
  • Quiet Introspection
  • Emotional Isolation
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Human Connection in Ruin
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Grief and Loss
  • Minimalist Storytelling

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Ridley Scott
Written by
Mark L. Smith, Peter Heller
Produced by
Ridley Scott, Mark L. Smith, Michael Pruss
Music by
Harry Gregson-Williams

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Facts

August 26, 2026 · 1 h 59 min · R

Released
August 26, 2026
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$110 million
Box office
$37 million
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Where can I stream The Dog Stars?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Dog Stars worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (45).

Was The Dog Stars a box office flop?

Budget$110 million
Box office$37 million

Yes: it cost about $110 million to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 34% of its budget.