Baxter (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1989, Baxter is a comedy, drama and horror film directed by Jérôme Boivin, running about 82 minutes. “Beware of the dog who thinks.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A white Bull Terrier named Baxter is given to an elderly woman by her daughter. As time passes, the dog develops aggressive and murderous behavior in order to be adopted by another family.
Who’s in it. Baxter stars Lise Delamare as Madame Deville, Jean Mercure as Monsieur Cuzzo, Jacques Spiesser as Michel Ferrer and Catherine Ferran as Florence Morel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Baxter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baxter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baxter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baxter (1989)?
- In US, Baxter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Baxter worth watching?
- Baxter holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baxter?
- Baxter stars Lise Delamare, Jean Mercure, Jacques Spiesser, Catherine Ferran and Sabrina Leurquin.
- When was Baxter released?
- Baxter was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.