War Dogs (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1942, War Dogs is an adventure and war film directed by S. Roy Luby, running about 64 minutes. “ACE GOES OVER THE TOP! He's in the Army now...a four-footed hero fighting for a kid who could” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young boy donates his pet, a police dog, to the army to be trained as a war dog.
Who’s in it. War Dogs stars Billy Lee as Billy Freeman, Addison Richards as William Freeman, Bradley Page as Judge Roger Davis and Kay Linaker as Joan Allen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, War Dogs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch War Dogs page.
If you liked it. Fans of War Dogs tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War Dogs (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for War Dogs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is War Dogs worth watching?
- War Dogs holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in War Dogs?
- War Dogs stars Billy Lee, Addison Richards, Bradley Page, Kay Linaker and Herbert Rawlinson.
- When was War Dogs released?
- War Dogs was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.