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Red Dog

He's Been Everywhere Mate.

2011 • 92 min • Drama · Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

438 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
73 Audience · 437 · 49%

This heartwarming true story follows a nomadic dog in the 1970s Australian Outback who becomes the beloved companion of a mining community. He unites people from all walks of life as he searches for his original master, leaving a lasting paw print on their hearts.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some characters drink and smoke socially
Scenes depict the passing of a beloved animal
Brief, mild peril from the natural environment

What it models well

Loyalty and friendship
Community and belonging
The power of connection
Perseverance

Talk about it after

Coping with loss and grief
The strong bond between humans and animals
Adapting to new places and people

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Top billed cast

Director: Kriv Stenders • Crew: Daniel Taplitz

Trailers & clips

Red Dog (2011) Official Trailer

Reviewer notes

Recommended
Most dog films chase your tears with a slow death and a swelling score. Red Dog earns its feeling a different way, by treating one kelpie as the connective tissue of an entire town.…
Harry_Gill, TMDB Community