Mr. Michel's Dog (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1977, Mr. Michel's Dog is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1977, after working as an assistant director on several features, BETTY BLUE filmmaker Jean-Jacques Beineix directed the following short film about a man and his dog.
Who’s in it. Mr. Michel's Dog stars Yves Afonso as M. Michel, Denise Péron as La concierge, Michèle Hamelin as La voisine and Jean-Pierre Sentier as Le boucher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Mr. Michel's Dog has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Michel's Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Michel's Dog tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Michel's Dog (1977)?
- In US, Mr. Michel's Dog is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Michel's Dog worth watching?
- Mr. Michel's Dog holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mr. Michel's Dog?
- Mr. Michel's Dog stars Yves Afonso, Denise Péron, Michèle Hamelin, Jean-Pierre Sentier and Henri Courseaux.
- When was Mr. Michel's Dog released?
- Mr. Michel's Dog was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.