Fido (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6.5

Fido poster

Released in 2006, Fido is a comedy, drama, horror and romance film directed by Andrew Currie, running about 92 minutes. “Good dead are hard to find” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Timmy Robinson's best friend in the whole wide world is a six-foot tall rotting zombie named Fido. But when Fido eats the next-door neighbor, Mom and Dad hit the roof, and Timmy has to go to the ends of the earth to keep Fido a part of the family. A boy-and-his-dog movie for grown ups, "Fido" will rip your heart out.

Who’s in it. Fido stars Billy Connolly as Fido, Carrie-Anne Moss as Helen Robinson, Dylan Baker as Bill Robinson and Kesun Loder as Timmy Robinson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Fido has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $426.2K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ 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 Fido page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fido tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Fido (2006)?
In US, Fido is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ 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 Fido worth watching?
Fido holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Fido?
Fido stars Billy Connolly, Carrie-Anne Moss, Dylan Baker, Kesun Loder and Henry Czerny.
When was Fido released?
Fido was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.