Stray Dog (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1949, Stray Dog is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 122 minutes. “... The Suspense Filled Story of 7 Bullets!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate to right the wrong, he goes undercover, scavenging Tokyo’s sweltering streets for the stray dog whose desperation has led him to a life of crime. With each step, cop and criminal’s lives become more intertwined and the investigation becomes an examination of Murakami’s own dark side.
Who’s in it. Stray Dog stars Toshirō Mifune as Det. Murakami, Takashi Shimura as Det. Sato, Keiko Awaji as Harumi Namiki and Eiko Miyoshi as Harumi's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Stray Dog has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Criterion 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 Stray Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stray Dog tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stray Dog (1949)?
- In US, Stray Dog is available to stream on fuboTV and Criterion 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 Stray Dog worth watching?
- Stray Dog holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Stray Dog?
- Stray Dog stars Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Awaji, Eiko Miyoshi and Noriko Sengoku.
- When was Stray Dog released?
- Stray Dog was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.