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Stray Dog

1949·Movie
2h 2min
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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A , crime movie: , .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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The Suspense Filled Story of 7 Bullets!

A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate to right the wrong, he goes undercover, scavenging Tokyo’s sweltering streets for the stray dog whose desperation has led him to a life of crime. With each step, cop and criminal’s lives become more intertwined and the investigation becomes an examination of Murakami’s own dark side.
Post-War NoirGritty Crime ThrillerPsychological Detective StoryAkira Kurosawa ClassicSocial CommentaryCharacter StudyHigh TensionMasterful DirectionUrban Exploration

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Where can I stream Stray Dog?

In the United States, Stray Dog streams on fuboTV and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Plex, Darkroom, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Stray Dog worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (85).

Is Stray Dog in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Stray Dog use?

Heat WaveTitle DropEven Evil Has Loved OnesThe DeterminatorFilm NoirHeroic BSoDOld Cop, Young CopFanserviceGeishaThe StoicThe AtonerEverybody Smokesand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Heat Wave, Title Drop, and Even Evil Has Loved Ones.