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Love Dog

2022Movie1 h 24 min

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

After finishing a job on a Texas oil rig, John returns to his home town in Mississippi - where he will confront not only his own repressed trauma, but that of a society grieving dying American myths.

Feels like

  • Southern Gothic Realism
  • Trauma Study
  • Economic Decline
  • Quiet Character Drama
  • Regional Identity Crisis
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Indie Film Sensibility
  • Psychological Unraveling

Crew

Directed by
Bianca Lucas
Written by
John Dicks, Bianca Lucas
Produced by
Joaquín del Paso, Bianca Lucas

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Facts

August 3, 2022 · 1 h 24 min · Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
August 3, 2022
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Love Dog worth watching?"

Questions about Love Dog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Love Dog worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Love Dog plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Love Dog?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.