Red Dog: True Blue (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 6.5

Red Dog: True Blue poster

Released in 2016, Red Dog: True Blue is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Kriv Stenders, running about 88 minutes. “Every legend has a beginning.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When eleven-year-old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in Western Australia, he befriends a scrappy, one-of-a-kind dog that will change his life forever.

Who’s in it. Red Dog: True Blue stars Levi Miller as Mick, Hanna Mangan Lawrence as Betty, Bryan Brown as Grandpa and Jason Isaacs as Michael Carter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Red Dog: True Blue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 Red Dog: True Blue page.

If you liked it. Fans of Red Dog: True Blue tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Red Dog: True Blue (2016)?
In US, Red Dog: True Blue is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, 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 Red Dog: True Blue worth watching?
Red Dog: True Blue holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Red Dog: True Blue?
Red Dog: True Blue stars Levi Miller, Hanna Mangan Lawrence, Bryan Brown, Jason Isaacs and Thomas Cocquerel.
When was Red Dog: True Blue released?
Red Dog: True Blue was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.