Dog Watch (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1945, Dog Watch is an animation film directed by Charles A. Nichols, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. As a ship's crew is on shore leave, seadog Pluto is left to stand watch. He sees a threatening shape, but it turns out to be a cache of bones. He grabs one and settles in contentedly. A rat sneaks on, and Pluto springs into action. The rat toys with him, until it finds the officer's mess. He bribes Pluto, until he hears an officer approaching. The rat hides, and Pluto gets thrown in the brig, while the rat sneaks off with his sandwich. But Pluto gets even.
Who’s in it. Dog Watch stars Pinto Colvig as Pluto.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Dog Watch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dog Watch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dog Watch tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dog Watch (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dog Watch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dog Watch worth watching?
- Dog Watch holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dog Watch?
- Dog Watch stars Pinto Colvig.
- When was Dog Watch released?
- Dog Watch was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.
