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Lawn Dogs

1997·Movie
1h 41min·R
74
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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some dark humor and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Innocence is a dangerous friend.

In the affluent, gated community of Camelot Gardens, bored wives indiscriminately sleep around while their unwitting husbands try desperately to climb the social ladder. Trent, a 21-year-old outsider who mows the neighborhood lawns, quietly observes the infidelities and hypocrisies of this overly privileged society. When Devon, a 10-year-old daughter from one family, forges a friendship with Trent, things suddenly get very complicated.
Suburban DramaOutsider PerspectiveComing-of-AgeSocial CommentaryClass ConflictDark HumorFriendshipMelancholyGated Community

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Lawn Dogs

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Is Lawn Dogs worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 72%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lawn Dogs rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

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

How long is Lawn Dogs?

1 h 41 min

Lawn Dogs runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lawn Dogs?

Critics72
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Lawn Dogs much the same way.

Was Lawn Dogs a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$106,404

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $106,404 worldwide, 2% of its budget.

What language is Lawn Dogs in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Lawn Dogs?

3CAESUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lawn Dogs in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lawn Dogs use?

Adults Are UselessIntergenerational FriendshipWe Do Not Know Each OtherDeep SouthBratty Half-PintMay–December RomanceSuck Out the PoisonSkewed PrioritiesAttempted RapePlease Put Some Clothes OnNot What It Looks LikeBitch in Sheep's Clothingand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for Lawn Dogs, including Adults Are Useless, Intergenerational Friendship, We Do Not Know Each Other.