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Rover Dangerfield

1991·Movie
1h 14min·G
37
WeakGoodWatch score

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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The dog who gets no respect

Rover, a street-smart dog owned by a Las Vegas showgirl is dumped off Hoover Dam by the showgirl's boyfriend. Rather than drowning, Rover winds up in your basic idyllic farm in a classic city-boy-in-country shtick.
Animated Dog AdventureLas Vegas to FarmFish-Out-Of-WaterSlapstick ComedyFamily-FriendlySimple StoryTalking AnimalClassic Cartoon Tropes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rover Dangerfield legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rover Dangerfield worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rover Dangerfield rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Rover Dangerfield?

1 h 14 min

Rover Dangerfield runs 1 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rover Dangerfield?

Critics17
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Rover Dangerfield higher (58) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Rover Dangerfield in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rover Dangerfield?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rover Dangerfield in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rover Dangerfield use?

Babies Ever AfterHumanoid Female AnimalNeck SnapOveralls and GinghamFanserviceMood WhiplashTempting FateOh, Crap!What Does She See in Him?Long Bus TripNice GuyAnimated Musicaland 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for Rover Dangerfield, including Babies Ever After, Humanoid Female Animal, Neck Snap.