All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1989, All Dogs Go to Heaven is a comedy, fantasy, drama and family film directed by Don Bluth, running about 89 minutes. “But not all dogs stay there!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a casino-owning dog named Charlie is murdered by his rival Carface, he finds himself in Heaven basically by default since all dogs go to heaven. However, since he wants to get back at his killer, he cons his way back to the living with the warning that doing that damns him to Hell. Once back, he teams with his old partner, Itchy, to prep his retaliation. He also stumbles onto an orphan girl who can talk to the animals, thus allowing him to get the inside info on the races to ensure his wins to finance his plans. However, all the while, he is still haunted by nightmares of what's waiting for him on the other side unless he can prove that he is worthy of Heaven again.
Who’s in it. All Dogs Go to Heaven stars Burt Reynolds as Charlie B. Barkin (voice), Dom DeLuise as Itchy Itchiford (voice), Judith Barsi as Anne-Marie (voice) and Melba Moore as Whippet Angel (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, All Dogs Go to Heaven has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $27.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Wonder Project Amazon Channel and 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 All Dogs Go to Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of All Dogs Go to Heaven tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989)?
- In US, All Dogs Go to Heaven is available to stream on Wonder Project Amazon Channel, and 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 All Dogs Go to Heaven worth watching?
- All Dogs Go to Heaven holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in All Dogs Go to Heaven?
- All Dogs Go to Heaven stars Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Judith Barsi, Melba Moore and Daryl Gilley.
- When was All Dogs Go to Heaven released?
- All Dogs Go to Heaven was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.