Derby Dogs (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2012, Derby Dogs is a family film directed by Tony Simpson, running about 88 minutes. “Who Said Kiwis Couldn't Fly?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Nelson, New Zealand, twelve-year-old Ben plans to build the race winning Kiwi Flyer for this years trolley derby. But Ben's dream is shattered when his father is killed in a car accident returning home with the newly built trolley. When cocky class-mate Shannon and his thuggish boy-racer older brother Shane who will stop at nothing to retain the trophy insult Ben's late dad, Ben is determined to enter the race and uphold the memory of his father.
Who’s in it. Derby Dogs stars Edward Hall as Ben Walker, Tikirau Hathaway as Jeff, Vince Martin as Wayne Worthington and Tandi Wright as Karen Walker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Derby Dogs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Derby Dogs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Derby Dogs tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Derby Dogs (2012)?
- In US, Derby Dogs 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 Derby Dogs worth watching?
- Derby Dogs holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Derby Dogs?
- Derby Dogs stars Edward Hall, Tikirau Hathaway, Vince Martin, Tandi Wright and Dai Henwood.
- When was Derby Dogs released?
- Derby Dogs was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.