Black Dog (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1998, Black Dog is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Kevin Hooks, running about 88 minutes. “The rules of the road are simple. Don't turn back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-con takes a job driving a truck cross country. What he doesn't know is that the truck is filled with illegal weapons and now he must fight to survive and save his family.
Who’s in it. Black Dog stars Patrick Swayze as Jack Crews, Meat Loaf as Red, Randy Travis as Earl and Gabriel Casseus as Sonny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Black Dog has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Black Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Dog tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Dog (1998)?
- In US, Black Dog is available to 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 Black Dog worth watching?
- Black Dog holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Dog?
- Black Dog stars Patrick Swayze, Meat Loaf, Randy Travis, Gabriel Casseus and Graham Beckel.
- When was Black Dog released?
- Black Dog was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.