The Dog House (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1952, The Dog House is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Joseph Barbera, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Spike is building the doghouse of his dreams. However, Tom chases Jerry through the chassis of the house and also pulls a board off it to attack the mouse with. When Jerry perches on Spike's head, even lying on top of his dream house does not stop it from being smashed. Tom bolts, but Spike stomps on his tail, then dusts himself off and wrenches the cat facing in his direction. He issues Tom an ultimatum: leave his dream house alone or suffer the consequences ("Wait a minute pussycat! Ever since I was a pup I've wanted a place of my own and I still want it! But if one thing happens to my little dreamhouse...there's goin' to be moider!").
Who’s in it. The Dog House stars Daws Butler as Spike (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Dog House 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 The Dog House page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dog House tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dog House (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dog House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dog House worth watching?
- The Dog House holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dog House?
- The Dog House stars Daws Butler.
- When was The Dog House released?
- The Dog House was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.