The Dogs (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1979, The Dogs is a thriller film directed by Alain Jessua, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. After several inhabitants of a new city were bitten by dogs, a young doctor tries to stop to the climb of violence.
Who’s in it. The Dogs stars Gérard Depardieu as Morel, Victor Lanoux as Dr Henry Ferret, Nicole Calfan as Elisabeth and Pierre Vernier as Gauthier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Dogs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dogs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dogs tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dogs (1979)?
- In US, The Dogs is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dogs worth watching?
- The Dogs holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dogs?
- The Dogs stars Gérard Depardieu, Victor Lanoux, Nicole Calfan, Pierre Vernier and Fanny Ardant.
- When was The Dogs released?
- The Dogs was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.