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Red Dog: True Blue

2016Movie1 h 28 min

ComedyFamily
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes100%69%

A heartwarming, hopeful family movie about growing up and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Every legend has a beginning.

When eleven-year-old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in Western Australia, he befriends a scrappy, one-of-a-kind dog that will change his life forever.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Animal Story
  • Outback Adventure
  • Boy and His Dog
  • Family Loyalty
  • Emotional Coming-of-Age
  • Beautiful Cinematography
  • Australian Landscape
  • Feel-Good
  • Friendship Saga

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Kriv Stenders
Written by
Daniel Taplitz
Produced by
Bryce Menzies, Nelson Woss
Music by
Cezary Skubiszewski

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Facts

December 26, 2016 · 1 h 28 min · Family, Comedy, Drama

Released
December 26, 2016
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Family, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
Australia
Box office
$7 million
Available in
26 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Red Dog: True Blue?"

Questions about Red Dog: True Blue

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Where can I stream Red Dog: True Blue?

Starz

In the United States, Red Dog: True Blue streams on Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Red Dog: True Blue worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is Red Dog: True Blue a sequel?

  1. Red Dog (2011)
  2. Red Dog: True Blue (2016)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Red Dog (2011).

Is Red Dog: True Blue okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Red Dog: True Blue make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Can I half-watch Red Dog: True Blue?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.