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Red Dog

2011·Movie
1h 32min
79
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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Wholesome and moving

  • Wholesome7
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

He's Been Everywhere Mate.

The legendary true story of the Red Dog who united a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long lost master.
Australian OutbackLoyal DogCommunityFriendshipTrue StoryEmotional JourneyHeartwarmingInspirational

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Where can I stream Red Dog legally?

Red Dog is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Angel Studios, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Red Dog worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 84%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Red Dog?

1 h 32 min

Red Dog runs 1 h 32 min.

Is Red Dog based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Red Dog?

Critics84
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Red Dog much the same way.

What language is Red Dog in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Red Dog?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Red Dog in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Red Dog use?

Unreliable NarratorWorthy OpponentFood as BribeHeroic DogPuppy-Dog EyesAnachronism StewTextile Work Is FeminineFraming DeviceKick the DogBeta CoupleBig Ball of ViolenceDogged Nice Guyand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Red Dog, including Unreliable Narrator, Worthy Opponent, Food as Bribe.