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How to Steal a Dog

2014·Movie
1h 49min
76
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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

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Just one dog will get them moving!

Ji-so is a young girl who doesn't have a house because of her bankrupted dad. In order to get money to buy a house she plans to steal a wealthy person's dogs to earn reward money when she returns them.
Korean CinemaFamily DramaComing-of-AgeCrime CaperSocial CommentaryClass IssuesHeartwarmingMelancholyHopeful Ending

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream How to Steal a Dog legally?

How to Steal a Dog is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on AsianCrush and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is How to Steal a Dog worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is How to Steal a Dog?

1 h 49 min

How to Steal a Dog runs 1 h 49 min.

Is How to Steal a Dog based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is How to Steal a Dog in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch How to Steal a Dog?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for How to Steal a Dog in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does How to Steal a Dog use?

Animated Credits OpeningAnswer CutThe CaperThis Is What the Building Will Look LikeCaptain ErsatzInstructional TitleNo Name Given"Wanted!" PosterDisappeared DadColliding Criminal ConspiraciesThe StingerSetting Updateand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for How to Steal a Dog, including Animated Credits Opening, Answer Cut, The Caper.