Dog Days (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2001, Dog Days is a comedy and drama film directed by Ulrich Seidl, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. In a suburb of Vienna during some hot summer days: A teacher who is in bondage to a sleazy pimp, a very importunate hitchhiker, a private detective on the run for some car vandals, a couple with a serious marriage problem and an old man, whose wife died long before on the search for some sexual entertainment live their lives while their lifelines cross from time to time.
Who’s in it. Dog Days stars Maria Hofstätter as Die Anhalterin, Alfred Mrva as Der Mann für die Sicherheit, Franziska Weisz as Die Freundin des Opel-Freaks and Christine Jirku as Lehrerin und Geliebte von Vikerl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dog Days has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dog Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dog Days tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dog Days (2001)?
- In GB, Dog Days is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dog Days worth watching?
- Dog Days holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dog Days?
- Dog Days stars Maria Hofstätter, Alfred Mrva, Franziska Weisz, Christine Jirku and Viktor Hennemann.
- When was Dog Days released?
- Dog Days was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.