A Boy and His Dog (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1975, A Boy and His Dog is a comedy, drama and science fiction film directed by L.Q. Jones, running about 90 minutes. “A rather kinky tale of survival.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the year 2024 in post-apocalyptic America, 18-year old Vic and his telepathic dog, Blood, are scavengers in the desolate wilderness ravaged by World War IV, where survivors must battle for food and shelter in the desert-like wasteland. Vic and Blood eke out a meager existence, foraging for food and fighting gangs of cutthroats.
Who’s in it. A Boy and His Dog stars Don Johnson as Vic, Susanne Benton as Quilla June Holmes, Jason Robards as Lou Craddock and Tim McIntire as Blood (Voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Boy and His Dog has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Night Flight Plus and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Boy and His Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Boy and His Dog tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Boy and His Dog (1975)?
- In US, A Boy and His Dog is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Boy and His Dog worth watching?
- A Boy and His Dog holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Boy and His Dog?
- A Boy and His Dog stars Don Johnson, Susanne Benton, Jason Robards, Tim McIntire and Alvy Moore.
- When was A Boy and His Dog released?
- A Boy and His Dog was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.