Dog Food (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2000, Dog Food is a drama film directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Twelve-year-old Lily lives with her father, who has been suspended from the police force, and her stepmother. Her parents sell Lily's aging dog to Mr. Teban for dog meat. Lily convinces Mr. Teban to return her dog, and the she begins a friendship with the dog meat seller, much to the disgust of her friends and family. Mr. Teban becomes her surrogate father, and supports Lily against her abusive father and ineffectual stepmother.
Who’s in it. Dog Food stars Ricky Davao as Tomas, Dante Rivero as Teban, Alessandra de Rossi as Lily and Glydel Mercado as Sonia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Dog Food 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 Food page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dog Food tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dog Food (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dog Food change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dog Food worth watching?
- Dog Food holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dog Food?
- Dog Food stars Ricky Davao, Dante Rivero, Alessandra de Rossi, Glydel Mercado and Anjanette Abayari.
- When was Dog Food released?
- Dog Food was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.