The Plague Dogs (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1982, The Plague Dogs is a drama, adventure and animation film directed by Martin Rosen, running about 103 minutes. “Escape to a different world...and share the adventure of a lifetime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two dogs, Rowf and Snitter, stuggle to survive in the countryside after escaping from an animal research laboratory. They are pursued by search parties and then the military after rumors spread that they could be carrying the bubonic plague.
Who’s in it. The Plague Dogs stars John Hurt as Snitter (voice), Christopher Benjamin as Rowf (voice), James Bolam as The Tod (voice) and Nigel Hawthorne as Dr. Boycott (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Plague Dogs has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $423K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Plague Dogs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Plague Dogs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Plague Dogs (1982)?
- In US, The Plague Dogs is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Plague Dogs worth watching?
- The Plague Dogs holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Plague Dogs?
- The Plague Dogs stars John Hurt, Christopher Benjamin, James Bolam, Nigel Hawthorne and Warren Mitchell.
- When was The Plague Dogs released?
- The Plague Dogs was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.