Rover Dangerfield (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1991, Rover Dangerfield is a comedy, family and animation film directed by James L. George, running about 74 minutes. “The dog who gets no respect” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rover, a street-smart dog owned by a Las Vegas showgirl is dumped off Hoover Dam by the showgirl's boyfriend. Rather than drowning, Rover winds up in your basic idyllic farm in a classic city-boy-in-country shtick.
Who’s in it. Rover Dangerfield stars Rodney Dangerfield as Rover (voice), Ronnie Schell as Eddie (voice), Ned Luke as Raffles (voice) and Susan Boyd as Daisy (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Rover Dangerfield has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Rover Dangerfield page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rover Dangerfield tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rover Dangerfield (1991)?
- In US, Rover Dangerfield 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 Rover Dangerfield worth watching?
- Rover Dangerfield holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rover Dangerfield?
- Rover Dangerfield stars Rodney Dangerfield, Ronnie Schell, Ned Luke, Susan Boyd and Sal Landi.
- When was Rover Dangerfield released?
- Rover Dangerfield was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.