Space Dogs

2019·Movie
1h 31min
IMDb6.1Metacritic88–Rotten Tomatoes82%–

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Space Dogs fingerprint

Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Wonder6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Absurdist Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Laika, a stray dog, was the first living being to be sent into space and thus to a certain death. A legend says that she returned to Earth as a ghost and still roams the streets of Moscow alongside her free-drifting descendants. While shooting this film, the directors little by little realised that they knew the street dogs only as part of our human world; they have never looked at humans as a part of the dogs’ world.
Observational DocumentaryAnimal PerspectiveMoscow Street DogsSpace Race HistoryMelancholy ReflectionUrban SurvivalPhilosophical ExplorationUnique StorytellingLaika's Legacy

Crew

Directed by:
Elsa Kremser, Levin Peter
Written by:
Elsa Kremser, Levin Peter
Produced by:
Annekatrin Hendel, Elsa Kremser, Levin Peter
Composed by:
Jonathan Schorr, Jonathan Schorr, John Gürtler

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Space Dogs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Space Dogs legally?

KanopyHooplaOVIDBroadwayHD

Space Dogs is included with a subscription to OVID and BroadwayHD in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Space Dogs worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Space Dogs rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Space Dogs?

1 h 31 min

Space Dogs runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Space Dogs?

Critics85
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate Space Dogs higher (85) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Space Dogs in?

GermanRussian

It was made in German, with some Russian. Produced in Austria, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Space Dogs?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Space Dogs in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Space Dogs use?

Shout-OutScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Affectionate NicknameHerr DoctorThe Greatest Story Never ToldTraining from HellThe '60sDrill Sergeant NastyHistorical Domain CharacterWhat Measure Is a Non-Human?Does This Remind You of Anything?Animal Talkand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for Space Dogs, including Shout-Out, Screw This, I'm Outta Here!, Affectionate Nickname.

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