Isle of Dogs (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2018, Isle of Dogs is a comedy, adventure and animation film directed by Wes Anderson, running about 101 minutes. “Welcome to the Isle of Dogs.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the future, an outbreak of canine flu leads the mayor of a Japanese city to banish all dogs to an island used as a garbage dump. The outcasts must soon embark on an epic journey when a 12-year-old boy arrives on the island to find his beloved pet.
Who’s in it. Isle of Dogs stars Bryan Cranston as Chief (voice), Koyu Rankin as Atari Kobayashi (voice), Bob Balaban as King (voice) and Edward Norton as Rex (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Isle of Dogs has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $64.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Isle of Dogs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Isle of Dogs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Isle of Dogs (2018)?
- In US, Isle of Dogs is available to stream on Disney Plus, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Cinemax Amazon 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 Isle of Dogs worth watching?
- Isle of Dogs holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Isle of Dogs?
- Isle of Dogs stars Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Bob Balaban, Edward Norton and Bill Murray.
- When was Isle of Dogs released?
- Isle of Dogs was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.