Baby Rex (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1997, Baby Rex is a comedy, crime and family film directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A TV movie explaining the origins of the famed police dog, Kommissar Rex. Prequel to the long-running Austrian/German TV series.
Who’s in it. Baby Rex stars Rhett Butler as Rex, Raphael Ghobadloo as Benny Nachmann, Friedrich von Thun as Joe Felsner and Christine Neubauer as Christine Nachmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Baby Rex has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baby Rex page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baby Rex tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baby Rex (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Baby Rex change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Baby Rex worth watching?
- Baby Rex holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baby Rex?
- Baby Rex stars Rhett Butler, Raphael Ghobadloo, Friedrich von Thun, Christine Neubauer and Gertraud Jesserer.
- When was Baby Rex released?
- Baby Rex was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.