In China They Eat Dogs
Seen it?1999 | 91 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Arvid is an ordinary bank clerk who lives a rather unassuming life with his dear girlfriend. But his life is turned completely upside down when he bravely manages to avert a robbery against the bank where he works.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lasse Spang Olsen
- Kim BodniaHarald
- Dejan ČukićArvid
- Nikolaj Lie KaasMartin
- Tomas Villum JensenPeter
- Peter GantzlerFranz
- Trine DyrholmHanne
- Line KruseAstrid
- Brian PattersonVuk
- Søren Sætter-LassenHenning
- Lester WieseRichard