Barking Dogs Never Bite
Seen it?2000 | 110 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An idle part-time college lecturer is annoyed by the yapping sound of a nearby dog. He decides to take drastic action.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 68K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bong Joon Ho
- Lee Sung-jaeGo Yun-ju
- Bae DoonaPark Hyeon-nam
- Kim Ho-jungBae Eun-sil
- Byun Hee-bongJanitor
- Koh Soo-heeYoon Jang-mi
- Kim Roi-haShadow Man
- Kim Jin-gooGranny
- Im Sang-sooJoon-pyo
- Seong Jeong-seonAengbali
- Jo Jae-haAengbali's Baby