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Red Dog

2011Movie1 h 32 min

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes84%80%

A wholesome, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares.

Movies with

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Australian Outback
  • Loyal Dog
  • Community
  • Friendship
  • True Story
  • Emotional Journey
  • Heartwarming
  • Inspirational

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Kriv Stenders
Written by
Daniel Taplitz, Louis de Bernières
Produced by
Julie Ryan, Nelson Woss
Music by
Cezary Skubiszewski

Everyone

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Facts

August 4, 2011 · 1 h 32 min · Drama, Comedy, Family

Released
August 4, 2011
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States
Budget
$5
Box office
$13
Available in
53 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Unreliable Narrator, Worthy Opponent, Food as Bribe +9

  • Unreliable Narrator
  • Worthy Opponent
  • Food as Bribe
  • Heroic Dog
  • Puppy-Dog Eyes
  • Anachronism Stew
  • Textile Work Is Feminine
  • Framing Device
  • Kick the Dog
  • Beta Couple
  • Big Ball of Violence
  • Dogged Nice Guy

12 of 16 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Red Dog?"

Questions about Red Dog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Red Dog?

PrimeHuluThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaVIX Plex

In the United States, Red Dog streams on Prime, Hulu, Angel Studios, and Starz, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, VIX , Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Red Dog worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 84%). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is there a sequel to Red Dog?

  1. Red Dog (2011)
  2. Red Dog: True Blue (2016)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Red Dog: True Blue (2016).

Is Red Dog okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Red Dog make me laugh?

A touch

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

Can I half-watch Red Dog?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.