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Wiener-Dog

2016·Movie
1h 28min·R
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Violence3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and cringe comedy

  • Dark Humor8
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, society, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Non-linear Narrative8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A dachshund passes from oddball owner to oddball owner, whose radically dysfunctional lives are all impacted by the pooch.
Darkly ComedicIndie Road MovieDysfunctional FamiliesCringe HumorEpisodic NarrativeSocial SatireBleak RealismCharacter-DrivenWry & Observational

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wiener-Dog legally?

Wiener-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 Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wiener-Dog worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wiener-Dog rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Wiener-Dog?

1 h 28 min

Wiener-Dog runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wiener-Dog?

Critics70
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Wiener-Dog higher (70) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Wiener-Dog in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Wiener-Dog?

24ATAUCACHDEDKEEFIFRGBGGHKIEIN+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wiener-Dog in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wiener-Dog use?

Canine CompanionEmbarrassing First NameBlack ComedyLittlest Cancer PatientPet the DogWham ShotOverly Long GagFunny ForeignerProtagonist TitleHeroes Love DogsSoundtrack DissonanceFlat Characterand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Wiener-Dog, including Canine Companion, Embarrassing First Name, Black Comedy.