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Isle of Dogs

2018·Movie
1h 41min·PG-13
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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Stunning style, high energy.

Energy

Spectacular and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Awe-inspiring and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wonder9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Family, growing up, and society

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

  • World Immersion10
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Music Composition10
  • Visual Stylization10

Who it's for

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About

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.
Meticulous Stop-Motion AestheticWhimsical Coming-of-Age AdventureSatirical Political AllegoryHeartfelt Found Family NarrativeEclectic Japanese Cultural HomageVisually Stunning Miniature WorldWitty and Sharp DialogueEmotionally Resonant Score

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Isle of Dogs

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Where can I stream Isle of Dogs legally?

Isle of Dogs is included with a subscription to Disney+ and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Isle of Dogs worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Isle of Dogs rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Isle of Dogs?

1 h 41 min

Isle of Dogs runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Isle of Dogs?

Critics86
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see Isle of Dogs much the same way.

Was Isle of Dogs a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$73 million

Yes. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $73 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Isle of Dogs in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in United States, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Isle of Dogs?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Isle of Dogs in 91 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Isle of Dogs, including Angry Collar Grab, Talking Is a Free Action, There's No Kill like Overkill.