Dog Day Afternoon (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1975, Dog Day Afternoon is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 125 minutes. “Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturale. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny's motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.
Who’s in it. Dog Day Afternoon stars Al Pacino as Sonny Wortzik, John Cazale as Salvatore 'Sal' Naturile, Charles Durning as Det. Sgt. Eugene Moretti and Chris Sarandon as Leon Shermer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Dog Day Afternoon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $46.7M 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 Dog Day Afternoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dog Day Afternoon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dog Day Afternoon (1975)?
- In US, Dog Day Afternoon 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 Dog Day Afternoon worth watching?
- Dog Day Afternoon holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dog Day Afternoon?
- Dog Day Afternoon stars Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon and James Broderick.
- When was Dog Day Afternoon released?
- Dog Day Afternoon was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.