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Isle of Dogs

2018Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

Comedy
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic828.0Rotten Tomatoes90%87%

An awe-inspiring, eccentric adventure movie about family and growing up, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Loyalty has a scent. And it smells like rebellion.

In the future, an outbreak of canine flu leads the mayor of a Japanese city to banish all dogs to an island used as a garbage dump. The outcasts must soon embark on an epic journey when a 12-year-old boy arrives on the island to find his beloved pet.

Feels like

  • Meticulous Stop-Motion Aesthetic
  • Whimsical Coming-of-Age Adventure
  • Satirical Political Allegory
  • Heartfelt Found Family Narrative
  • Eclectic Japanese Cultural Homage
  • Visually Stunning Miniature World
  • Witty and Sharp Dialogue
  • Emotionally Resonant Score

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Wes Anderson
Written by
Jason Schwartzman, Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola
Produced by
Wes Anderson, Jeremy Dawson, Scott Rudin
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

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Facts

March 23, 2018 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
March 23, 2018
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Animation
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
United States, Germany
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$73 million
Available in
87 countries

Tropes

Angry Collar Grab, Talking Is a Free Action, There's No Kill like Overkill +9

  • Angry Collar Grab
  • Talking Is a Free Action
  • There's No Kill like Overkill
  • Arc Words
  • Monstrous Cannibalism
  • Myth Prologue
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Synthetic Plague
  • All Girls Want Bad Boys
  • Slow Electricity
  • Worthless Treasure Twist
  • Hitler Cam

12 of 115 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Isle of Dogs?"

Questions about Isle of Dogs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Isle of Dogs?

Disney+HBO MaxCinemax

In the United States, Isle of Dogs streams on Disney+, HBO Max, and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is Isle of Dogs worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 82).

Is Isle of Dogs okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Isle of Dogs make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Isle of Dogs?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Isle of Dogs use?

Angry Collar GrabTalking Is a Free ActionThere's No Kill like OverkillArc WordsMonstrous CannibalismMyth PrologueWhat the Hell, Hero?Synthetic PlagueAll Girls Want Bad BoysSlow ElectricityWorthless Treasure TwistHitler Camand 103 more

TV Tropes lists 115 tropes for it, including Angry Collar Grab, Talking Is a Free Action, and There's No Kill like Overkill.