It's a Dog's Life (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1955, It's a Dog's Life is a comedy and drama film directed by Herman Hoffman, running about 88 minutes. “GREAT ADVENTURE AND ROMANCE FROM THE FAMED STORY” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bull terrier tells his life story, from the streets of the Bowery to a life of luxury.
Who’s in it. It's a Dog's Life stars Jeff Richards as Patch McGill, Jarma Lewis as Mabel Maycroft, Edmund Gwenn as Jeremiah Edward Emmett Augustus Nolan and Dean Jagger as Mr. Wyndham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, It's a Dog's Life has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's a Dog's Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's a Dog's Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's a Dog's Life (1955)?
- In US, It's a Dog's Life is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It's a Dog's Life worth watching?
- It's a Dog's Life holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It's a Dog's Life?
- It's a Dog's Life stars Jeff Richards, Jarma Lewis, Edmund Gwenn, Dean Jagger and Willard Sage.
- When was It's a Dog's Life released?
- It's a Dog's Life was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.