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Dogman

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2023 | 115 min | Action, Drama, Crime

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss. 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 action fans. If you loved Once Upon a Time in America or The Drop, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

A boy, bruised by life, finds his salvation through the love of his dogs.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.8 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    Nominated for 2 Venice awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide on a $21 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 471K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Luc Besson

  • Caleb Landry JonesDouglas
  • Jojo T. GibbsEvelyn
  • Christopher DenhamAckerman
  • Clemens SchickMike
  • John Charles AguilarEl Verdugo
  • Grace PalmaSalma
  • Iris BryDouglas' Mother
  • Marisa BerensonAristocrat
  • Lincoln PowellTeen Douglas
  • Alexander SettineriRichie