GoodWatchSign up

Dogman

2018·Movie
1h 43min
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic717.9Rotten Tomatoes84%78%
IMDb7.2Metacritic717.9Rotten Tomatoes84%78%

Watch

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopy

Set your services

Dogman fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingGraphic violence bothers you

Find more like it

Suspense moviesPsychological movies

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Marcello, a small and gentle dog groomer, finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of subjugation with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorizes the entire neighborhood. In an effort to reaffirm his dignity, Marcello will submit to an unexpected act of vengeance.
Crime ThrillerPsychological DramaBleak RealismCharacter StudySocial CommentaryItalian CinemaIntense & DisturbingMoral AmbiguitySubservience & Violence

Crew

Directed by:
Matteo Garrone, Andrea Tagliaferri, Paolo Trotta
Written by:
Matteo Garrone, Matteo Garrone, Ugo Chiti
Produced by:
Matteo Garrone, Jeremy Thomas, Paolo Del Brocco
Composed by:
Jussi Honka, Marco Labruna, Davide Favargiotti

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Dogman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dogman legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexMagnolia Selects

Dogman is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Dogman worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dogman rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Dogman?

1 h 43 min

Dogman runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dogman?

Critics78
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Dogman much the same way.

What language is Dogman in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy, France.

In how many countries can I watch Dogman?

47AEARATAUBEBOBRBYCACHCLCOCRCZ+33

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dogman in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dogman use?

Based on a True StoryThe BullyDisposing of a BodyThe Dog Bites BackThe Friend Nobody LikesEstablishing Character MomentExtreme DoormatThe Farmer and the ViperVisual Title DropPet the DogSpoiler CoverSanity Slippageand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Dogman, including Based on a True Story, The Bully, Disposing of a Body.