Man About Dog (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2004, Man About Dog is a comedy film directed by Paddy Breathnach, running about 85 minutes. “In the race for their lives they had to come from behind... doggy style.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three pedigree chumps learn that every underdog has its day in this freewheeling Irish comedy. In hock to the tune of £50,000 to a Belfast bookie and saddled with a dopey greyhound that wouldn't run if its backside was on fire, the likely lads head south on a road trip in the hope of seeing a man about a dog. Foul-mouthed and funny, Man About Dog is full of great craic.
Who’s in it. Man About Dog stars Allen Leech as Mo Chara, Tom Murphy as Cerebral Paulsy, Sean McGinley as J.P. McCallion and Pat Shortt as Fergie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Man About Dog has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man About Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man About Dog tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man About Dog (2004)?
- In GB, Man About Dog is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man About Dog worth watching?
- Man About Dog holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man About Dog?
- Man About Dog stars Allen Leech, Tom Murphy, Sean McGinley, Pat Shortt and Fionnula Flanagan.
- When was Man About Dog released?
- Man About Dog was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.