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Stray Dog

1949·Movie
2h 2min
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes100%91%

Where to watch

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Masterful craft, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, history, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, sound design, and editing

  • Cinematography9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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

Crew

Directed by:
Akira Kurosawa, Yoshirō Muraki, Ishirō Honda
Written by:
Akira Kurosawa, Ryuzo Kikushima
Produced by:
Kajirō Yamamoto, Akira Kurosawa, Senkichi Taniguchi
Composed by:
Fumio Hayasaka, Fumio Yanoguchi, Ichirô Minawa

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Stray Dog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Stray Dog legally?

fuboTVCriterionPlexDarkroomFawesome

Stray Dog is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Darkroom, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Stray Dog worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91/100 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stray Dog rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Stray Dog?

2 h 2 min

Stray Dog runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Stray Dog?

Critics100
Audiences85

Not quite. Critics rate Stray Dog higher (100) than audiences (85). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Stray Dog in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Stray Dog?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Stray Dog in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Stray Dog, including Heat Wave, Title Drop, Even Evil Has Loved Ones.