The Breed (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2006, The Breed is a thriller and horror film directed by Nicholas Mastandrea, running about 90 minutes. “Let the manhunt begin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brothers John and Matt have inherited an island cabin from their recently deceased uncle. Along with Matt's girlfriend, Nicki, and other mutual friends, the siblings travel to the cabin for a relaxing weekend getaway. But, not long after arriving, the group is besieged by ravenous dogs. They watch in horror as another vacationer, Luke, is eaten alive. Soon, they discover a training facility where the dogs have been bred to kill.
Who’s in it. The Breed stars Michelle Rodriguez as Nicki, Taryn Manning as Sara, Eric Lively as Matt and Oliver Hudson as John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Breed has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Breed page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Breed tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Breed (2006)?
- In US, The Breed is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Breed worth watching?
- The Breed holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Breed?
- The Breed stars Michelle Rodriguez, Taryn Manning, Eric Lively, Oliver Hudson and Hill Harper.
- When was The Breed released?
- The Breed was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.