My Life as a Dog (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1985, My Life as a Dog is a comedy and drama film directed by Lasse Hallström, running about 102 minutes. “It could have been worse. I've actually been lucky. If you compare...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A boy, obsessed with comparing himself with those less fortunate, experiences a different life at the home of his aunt and uncle in 1959 Sweden.
Who’s in it. My Life as a Dog stars Anton Glanzelius as Ingemar Johansson, Tomas von Brömssen as Ingemar's Uncle Gunnar, Anki Lidén as Ingemar's Mother and Melinda Kinnaman as Saga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, My Life as a Dog has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Life as a Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Life as a Dog tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Life as a Dog (1985)?
- In US, My Life as a Dog is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Life as a Dog worth watching?
- My Life as a Dog holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Life as a Dog?
- My Life as a Dog stars Anton Glanzelius, Tomas von Brömssen, Anki Lidén, Melinda Kinnaman and Kicki Rundgren.
- When was My Life as a Dog released?
- My Life as a Dog was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.