Dog Star (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2002, Dog Star is a comedy and romance film directed by Takahisa Zeze, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. A seeing-eye dog (Shiro) is granted one wish by his former owner. He chooses to become a human for a short time so he can find the girl who trained him as a puppy. While attempting to get to know her (as he runs along behind her and sniffs for her around town) he eventually falls in love with her.
Who’s in it. Dog Star stars Etsushi Toyokawa as Shiro, Haruka Igawa as Haruka, Ryo Ishibashi and Shigeru Izumiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Dog Star sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dog Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dog Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dog Star (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dog Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dog Star worth watching?
- Dog Star holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dog Star?
- Dog Star stars Etsushi Toyokawa, Haruka Igawa, Ryo Ishibashi, Shigeru Izumiya and Kanako Fukaura.
- When was Dog Star released?
- Dog Star was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.