Red Dog
Seen it?2011 | 92 min | Drama, Comedy, Family
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% 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 anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Hunt for the Wilderpeople or Old Yeller, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
The legendary true story of the Red Dog who united a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long lost master.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
10 wins and 9 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$0K worldwide on a $0K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 113K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kriv Stenders
- Josh LucasJohn
- Rachael TaylorNancy
- Rohan NicholJocko
- Luke FordTom
- Arthur AngelVanno
- John BatchelorPeeto
- Keisha Castle-HughesRosa
- Noah TaylorJack
- Loene CarmenMaureen
- Paul BlackwellMr. Cribbage