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A Dog Year

2009Movie1 h 20 minG

ComedyDrama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–37%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–37%

Summary

Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares or laughs.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
George LaVoo
Written by
George LaVoo, Jon Katz
Produced by
Frank Doelger, Liz Manne
Music by
Joseph Vitarelli

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 3, 2009 · 1 h 20 min · G

Released
September 3, 2009
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Available in
90 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Dog Year?"

Questions about A Dog Year

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Dog Year?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A Dog Year from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 89 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Dog Year worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6).

Is A Dog Year okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will A Dog Year make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is A Dog Year plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.