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Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale

1986Movie1 h 11 minPG

71
GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy movie about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Featuring the characters from Murray Ball's "Footrot Flats" (New Zealands most beloved local cartoon strip), questions to be answered include: Will Wal Footrot win the affections of Cheeky Hobson over the sleazy Spit Murphy? Will the Dog win the affections of the lovely Jess? Will Wal make a good impression on the selectors at Saturday's rugby match? Can Rangi and Pongo save Cooch's prize stag from the depths of Blackwater Station, home of the Murphys, their vicious dogs and deadly croco-pigs? All this and more will be answered as the small town of Raupo comes to life on the big screen.

Feels like

  • New Zealand Animation
  • Rural Comedy
  • Cartoon Adaptation
  • Satirical Humor
  • Slapstick
  • Farm Life
  • Nostalgic Feel
  • Family Entertainment

Cast

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Directed by
Murray Ball
Music by
Dave Dobbyn

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Facts

April 9, 1986 · 1 h 11 min · PG

Released
April 9, 1986
Runtime
1 h 11 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Animation
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, New Zealand
Box office
$2 million
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on comic

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale worth watching?"

Questions about Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale?

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.