The Karate Dog (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2004, The Karate Dog is an action, comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Bob Clark, running about 84 minutes. “A new breed of action hero” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When LAPD computer expert Peter Fowler investigates the killing of an old man in Chinatown, he finds the only witness is his dog, Cho Cho. But Fowler soon discovers Cho Cho is the only dog in the world who can speak to humans... not only that, Cho Cho is an expert in martial arts. When they join forces to track down the mastermind behind the death of Cho Cho's master, it leads these unusual partners into uncovering a dangerous conspiracy which puts both of their lives in danger.
Who’s in it. The Karate Dog stars Chevy Chase as Cho-Cho, Jon Voight as Hamilton Cage, Simon Rex as Peter Fowler and Jaime Pressly as Ashley Wilkenson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Karate Dog has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Karate Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Karate Dog tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Karate Dog (2004)?
- In US, The Karate Dog is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Karate Dog worth watching?
- The Karate Dog holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Karate Dog?
- The Karate Dog stars Chevy Chase, Jon Voight, Simon Rex, Jaime Pressly and Pat Morita.
- When was The Karate Dog released?
- The Karate Dog was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.