Dogs in Space (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1986, Dogs in Space is a drama and music film directed by Richard Lowenstein, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The place is Melbourne, Australia 1978. The punk phenomenon is sweeping the country and Dogs In Space, a punk group, are part of it. In a squat, in a dodgy suburb, live a ragtag collection of outcasts and don't-wanna-bes who survive on a diet of old TV space films, drugs and good music. And the satellite SKYLAB could crash through their roof at any moment...
Who’s in it. Dogs in Space stars Michael Hutchence as Sam, Saskia Post as Anna, Nique Needles as Tim and Deanna Bond as The Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Dogs in Space has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dogs in Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dogs in Space tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dogs in Space (1986)?
- In AU, Dogs in Space is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dogs in Space worth watching?
- Dogs in Space holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dogs in Space?
- Dogs in Space stars Michael Hutchence, Saskia Post, Nique Needles, Deanna Bond and Tony Helou.
- When was Dogs in Space released?
- Dogs in Space was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.