Ghetto Dawg (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film
Released in 2002, Ghetto Dawg is a drama film directed by Brian Averill, running about 89 minutes. “Live the life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Well-meaning Tariq (J. King) looks to escape his job as a mechanic and car thief for a mobster, Gresh (Lawrence Winslow), after he meets the lovely Robin (Portia Coe). But Gresh needs Tariq more than ever because he's become involved in the dangerous underworld of pit bull fights. To assure Tariq's cooperation, his new family is jeopardized, emotionally and physically.
Who’s in it. Ghetto Dawg stars Drena De Niro as Semi, J. King as Tariq, Portia Cue as Robin and Paul Diomede as Zack, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghetto Dawg page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghetto Dawg tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghetto Dawg (2002)?
- In US, Ghetto Dawg is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Ghetto Dawg?
- Ghetto Dawg stars Drena De Niro, J. King, Portia Cue, Paul Diomede and P.J. Marshall.
- When was Ghetto Dawg released?
- Ghetto Dawg was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.