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A Dog of Flanders

1975Show1 season52 episodes

AnimationDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

A deeply moving, heartwarming animated series about growing up and history, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Nello Tarth is a poor but happy orphan who lives with his grandfather Jehan in a little village nearby Antwerp. Nello has a talent for drawing pictures and has been fascinated by it since he saw one of Rubens (a famous artist) pictures as a little boy. Helping Jehan with the daily milk delivery to Antwerp, Nello one day discovers Patrash, a working dog who has been mistreated and abandoned by his former owner. He treats the exhausted animal and after a little while a close and dependable friendship develops. Alois Cojez, the daughter of the richest and hence most influential man in Blacken Village, is Nellos best friend. When Nello decides to become an artist he has to experience firsthand the ignorance and cruelty of the villagers. Especially Alois father thinks of him as a slacker who cannot earn his living by drawing pictures. Nontheless Nello perseveres and never gives up to achieve his dream and to win their appreciation and respect while strenuously struggling with his poverty.

Feels like

  • Heartbreaking Classic
  • Tragic Coming-of-Age
  • Pastoral Historical Drama
  • Unconditional Loyalty
  • Social Class Struggle
  • Artistic Passion vs. Poverty
  • Tearjerker Ending
  • Nostalgic Anime Heritage
  • Quiet Melancholy

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yoshio Kuroda

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Facts

January 5, 1975 · December 28, 1975 · Ended

First aired
January 5, 1975
Last aired
December 28, 1975
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 52 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream A Dog of Flanders?"

Questions about A Dog of Flanders

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Dog of Flanders?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Dog of Flanders worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.9).

Is A Dog of Flanders okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch A Dog of Flanders?

23 h

About 23 hours: 52 episodes in 1 season of about 26 minutes each, aired from 1975 to 1975.

Is A Dog of Flanders plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is A Dog of Flanders good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightKidsPartner WatchAdultsIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.

Is A Dog of Flanders in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.