Dogman
Seen it?2018 | 103 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Marcello, a small and gentle dog groomer, finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of subjugation with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorizes the entire neighborhood. In an effort to reaffirm his dignity, Marcello will submit to an unexpected act of vengeance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Cannes award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matteo Garrone
- Marcello FonteMarcello
- Edoardo PesceSimoncino
- Nunzia SchianoSimoncino's Mother
- Adamo DionisiFranco
- Francesco AcquaroliFrancesco, Video Lottery Owner
- Alida Baldari CalabriaAlida
- Gianluca GobbiRestaurant Owner
- Laura PizziraniAlida's Mother
- Giancarlo PorcacchiaGasparone
- Aniello ArenaPolice Inspector