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Rover Dangerfield

1991Movie1 h 14 minG

AnimationFamily
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes17%57%

A hopeful animated movie about everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Animated Dog Adventure
  • Las Vegas to Farm
  • Fish-Out-Of-Water
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Family-Friendly
  • Simple Story
  • Talking Animal
  • Classic Cartoon Tropes

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Bob Seeley, James L. George
Written by
Harold Ramis, Rodney Dangerfield
Produced by
Thomas L. Wilhite, Willard Carroll
Music by
David Newman

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Facts

July 1, 1991 · 1 h 14 min · G

Released
July 1, 1991
Runtime
1 h 14 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

Babies Ever After, Humanoid Female Animal, Neck Snap +9

  • Babies Ever After
  • Humanoid Female Animal
  • Neck Snap
  • Overalls and Gingham
  • Fanservice
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Tempting Fate
  • Oh, Crap!
  • What Does She See in Him?
  • Long Bus Trip
  • Nice Guy
  • Animated Musical

12 of 57 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Rover Dangerfield?"

Questions about Rover Dangerfield

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rover Dangerfield?

HooplaPlexHowdy

In the United States, Rover Dangerfield streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Rover Dangerfield worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (17).

Is Rover Dangerfield okay for kids?

G

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

Will Rover Dangerfield make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Rover Dangerfield?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including Babies Ever After, Humanoid Female Animal, and Neck Snap.