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Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero

2018Movie1 h 25 minPG

Animation
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic587.7Rotten Tomatoes89%93%

A nostalgic, wholesome animated movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

The incredible true story of America's top underdog

The true story of the most decorated dog in American military history - Sgt. Stubby - and the enduring bonds he forged with his brothers-in-arms in the trenches of World War I.

Feels like

  • Animated WWI Story
  • Dog Hero
  • Historical Adventure
  • Heartwarming
  • Friendship
  • Family-Friendly
  • Educational
  • Nostalgic

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Richard Lanni
Written by
Mike Stokey, Richard Lanni
Produced by
Laurent Rodon, Emily Cantrill
Music by
Patrick Doyle

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

Facts

April 13, 2018 · 1 h 25 min · PG

Released
April 13, 2018
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Family, History, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, German
Made in
Canada, France, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
40 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Retirony, Canine Companion, Military Salute +5

  • Retirony
  • Canine Companion
  • Military Salute
  • War Is Hell
  • Adaptation Species Change
  • Heroic Dog
  • Bloodless Carnage
  • Bully Bulldog

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero?"

Questions about Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 58).

Is Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero okay for kids?

PGViolence

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

Will I feel good after watching Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero?

BleakHopeful

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

Was Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero a box office flop?

Budget$25 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 20% of its budget.