Where can I watch The Boy and the Dog (2025)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boy and the Dog change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is The Boy and the Dog worth watching?

The Boy and the Dog holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in The Boy and the Dog?

The Boy and the Dog stars Fumiya Takahashi, Nanase Nishino, Takumi Saitoh, Hitomi Miyauchi and Akira Emoto.

When was The Boy and the Dog released?

The Boy and the Dog was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.

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The Boy and the Dog (2025): cast, story & where to watch

2025 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 2025, The Boy and the Dog is a drama film directed by Takahisa Zeze, running about 128 minutes.

What it’s about. 6 months after the earthquake disaster in Sendai City, Nakagaki Kazumasa is a young man who has lost his job. He encounters a dog named Tamon on its dog tag, who lost its owner in the earthquake disaster. Kazumasa decides to take Tamon in, and the dog becomes attached to him and his family, but Tamon always seems concerned about something in the south direction. One day, while Kazumasa is involved in a dangerous incident, Tamon disappears. Later, in Shiga, Tamon is with Sugai Miwa, who has a sad secret. Kazumasa reunites with Tamon, and they start a new life together. Nevertheless, Tamon heads south because Tamon has a promise it wants to keep to a boy.

Who’s in it. The Boy and the Dog stars Fumiya Takahashi as Kazumasa Nakagaki, Nanase Nishino as Miwa Sugai, Takumi Saitoh as Toru Uchimura and Hitomi Miyauchi as Hisako Uchimura, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Boy and the Dog has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy and the Dog page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Boy and the Dog tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch The Boy and the Dog (2025)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boy and the Dog change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Boy and the Dog worth watching?: The Boy and the Dog holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Boy and the Dog?: The Boy and the Dog stars Fumiya Takahashi, Nanase Nishino, Takumi Saitoh, Hitomi Miyauchi and Akira Emoto.
When was The Boy and the Dog released?: The Boy and the Dog was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.