Straw Dogs (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2011, Straw Dogs is a thriller and drama film directed by Rod Lurie, running about 110 minutes. “Everyone Has A Breaking Point” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. L.A. screenwriter David Sumner relocates with his wife, Amy, to her hometown in the deep South. There, while tensions build between them, a brewing conflict with locals becomes a threat to them both.
Who’s in it. Straw Dogs stars James Marsden as David Sumner, Kate Bosworth as Amy Sumner, Alexander Skarsgård as Charlie Venner and Dominic Purcell as Jeremy Niles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Straw Dogs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.3M 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 Straw Dogs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Straw Dogs tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Straw Dogs (2011)?
- In US, Straw Dogs 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 Straw Dogs worth watching?
- Straw Dogs holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Straw Dogs?
- Straw Dogs stars James Marsden, Kate Bosworth, Alexander Skarsgård, Dominic Purcell and Laz Alonso.
- When was Straw Dogs released?
- Straw Dogs was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.