The Dog (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, The Dog is a documentary film directed by Allison Berg, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1972, John Wojtowicz attempted to rob a Brooklyn bank to pay for his lover’s sex-change operation. The story was the basis for the film Dog Day Afternoon. The Dog captures John, who shares his story for the first time in his own unique, offensive, hilarious and heartbreaking way. We gain a historic perspective on New York's gay liberation movement, in which Wojtowicz played an active role. In later footage, he remains a subversive force, backed by the unconditional love of his mother Terry, whose wit and charm infuse the film. How and why the bank robbery took place is recounted in gripping detail by Wojtowicz and various eyewitnesses.
Who’s in it. The Dog stars John Wojtowicz as Himself, Liz Eden, George Heath and Teresa Wojtowicz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Dog has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor and Fandor 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 The Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dog tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dog (2013)?
- In US, The Dog is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and Fandor 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 The Dog worth watching?
- The Dog holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dog?
- The Dog stars John Wojtowicz, Liz Eden, George Heath, Teresa Wojtowicz and Carmen Bifulco.
- When was The Dog released?
- The Dog was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.