Reservoir Dogs (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 8.1

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Released in 1992, Reservoir Dogs is a thriller and crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino, running about 99 minutes. “Every dog has his day.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A botched robbery indicates a police informant, and the pressure mounts in the aftermath at a warehouse. Crime begets violence as the survivors -- veteran Mr. White, newcomer Mr. Orange, psychopathic parolee Mr. Blonde, bickering weasel Mr. Pink and Nice Guy Eddie -- unravel.

Who’s in it. Reservoir Dogs stars Harvey Keitel as Mr. White / Larry Dimmick, Tim Roth as Mr. Orange / Freddy Newandyke, Michael Madsen as Mr. Blonde / Vic Vega and Chris Penn as "Nice Guy" Eddie Cabot, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Reservoir Dogs sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $2.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reservoir Dogs page.

If you liked it. Fans of Reservoir Dogs tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Reservoir Dogs (1992)?
In US, Reservoir Dogs is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Reservoir Dogs worth watching?
Reservoir Dogs holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Reservoir Dogs?
Reservoir Dogs stars Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Chris Penn and Steve Buscemi.
When was Reservoir Dogs released?
Reservoir Dogs was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.