Turn Right by the Yellow Dog (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 2003, Turn Right by the Yellow Dog is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Peter Ringgaard, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. A fair point, considering the father happens to be dead! Philip is a successful architect with little or no time for his 16-year-old son. When his own father dies, Philip suddenly realises the pain of having been abandoned years ago. Enter Karl, a charming old rogue who claims to have been a close friend of Philip's dad. Philip invites Karl to stay at his house, where Karl quickly becomes a surrogate father-figure for both Philip and his son. But just as Philip's mind starts to open, the truth about Karl threatens to emerge, and soon both men are in for big surprises in this heartwarming, bittersweet comedy about a man's struggle to make peace with his dead father.

Who’s in it. Turn Right by the Yellow Dog stars Peter Gantzler as Philip Hoffmann, Jesper Klein as Karl Bolt, Trine Appel as Karin Jespersen and Judy Gringer as Lotte Nymann, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Turn Right by the Yellow Dog has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Turn Right by the Yellow Dog page.

If you liked it. Fans of Turn Right by the Yellow Dog tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Turn Right by the Yellow Dog (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Turn Right by the Yellow Dog change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Turn Right by the Yellow Dog worth watching?
Turn Right by the Yellow Dog holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Turn Right by the Yellow Dog?
Turn Right by the Yellow Dog stars Peter Gantzler, Jesper Klein, Trine Appel, Judy Gringer and Kaspartin Lønnberg.
When was Turn Right by the Yellow Dog released?
Turn Right by the Yellow Dog was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.