White Dog (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1982, White Dog is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Samuel Fuller, running about 90 minutes. “When man’s best friend becomes his fiercest enemy…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A trainer attempts to retrain a vicious dog that’s been raised to kill black people.
Who’s in it. White Dog stars Kristy McNichol as Julie Sawyer, Paul Winfield as Keys, Burl Ives as Carruthers and Jameson Parker as Roland Grale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, White Dog has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $46.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Dog tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Dog (1982)?
- In GB, White Dog is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is White Dog worth watching?
- White Dog holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Dog?
- White Dog stars Kristy McNichol, Paul Winfield, Burl Ives, Jameson Parker and Christa Lang.
- When was White Dog released?
- White Dog was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.