Red Dog (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2016, Red Dog is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Aleksandr Basaev, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. On the Eastern front in 1941, German troops attack a Red Army's field hospital destroying it and causing a massive loss of life. The surviving soldiers try to fight back but have to retreat, among them a young pilot , Vyacheslav with his dog Red. Having survived the German onslaught they are sent to the front line where Red will prove his courage...
Who’s in it. Red Dog stars Alexandr Volkov as Vyacheslav Volkov, Mikhail Zhigalov as Yuriy, Aleksandr Volkov as Vyacheslav Volkov and Tatyana Cherdyntseva as Tatyana Akinina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Red Dog has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red 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 Red Dog (2016)?
- In GB, Red Dog is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Dog worth watching?
- Red Dog holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Dog?
- Red Dog stars Alexandr Volkov, Mikhail Zhigalov, Aleksandr Volkov, Tatyana Cherdyntseva and Oksana Skoropad.
- When was Red Dog released?
- Red Dog was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.