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Good Boy

2025·Movie
1h 13min·PG-13
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes90%71%

Where to watch

HuluPhiloAMC+KanopyHoopla

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What's your score?

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Romance1

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

The future, the mind, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

Trust his instincts.

A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner Todd, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.
Futuristic HorrorPsychological ThrillerDog's PerspectiveSupernatural ElementsIntense SuspenseJump ScaresBleak AtmosphereTechnological HorrorUnsettling Mystery

Crew

Directed by:
Ben Leonberg, Scott Riehs
Written by:
Alex Cannon, Ben Leonberg
Produced by:
José G. Rivera, Ben Leonberg, Brian Goodheart
Composed by:
Brian Goodheart, Brian Neris, Ege Gunes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Good Boy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Good Boy legally?

HuluPhiloAMC+KanopyHooplaShudderIndieFlix

Good Boy is included with a subscription to Hulu, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Good Boy worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Good Boy rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Good Boy?

1 h 13 min

Good Boy runs 1 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Good Boy?

Critics90
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Good Boy higher (90) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Good Boy a box office hit?

Budget$70,000
Box office$9 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $70,000 to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 126.4 times its budget.

What language is Good Boy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Good Boy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Good Boy in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.