A Boy and His Dog
Seen it?1975 | 91 min | Drama, Science Fiction, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 17 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. 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 anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1975: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Set in the year 2024 in post-apocalyptic America, 18-year old Vic and his telepathic dog, Blood, are scavengers in the desolate wilderness ravaged by World War IV, where survivors must battle for food and shelter in the desert-like wasteland. Vic and Blood eke out a meager existence, foraging for food and fighting gangs of cutthroats.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$7 million worldwide on a $400K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 150K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by L.Q. Jones
- Don JohnsonVic
- Susanne BentonQuilla June Holmes
- Jason RobardsLou Craddock
- Tim McIntireBlood (Voice)
- Alvy MooreDr. Moore
- Helene WinstonMez Smith
- Charles McGrawPreacher
- Hal BaylorMichael
- Ron FeinbergFellini
- Michael RupertGery