Don Johnson,
Susanne Benton,
Tiger,
Tim McIntire,
Jason Robards
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Based on the novella by Harlan Ellison, A Boy and His Dog is set in a post-apocalyptic future where canned goods are used as currency and where entertainment often consists of old porn reels. Vic (Don... read more
DVD Release Date: November 18, 2003
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Flixster Reviews (692)
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September 20, 2011In the post-apocalyptic future survival in the barren wastes means searching for grub wherever you can, but a young man wants ... err ... more, if you know what I mean. A telepathic dog with a radar tuned for such sure comes in handy. What's the moral of the tale? True pulp sc... read more
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July 14, 2011In the post-apocalyptic future, a loner uses his telepathic dog to search for scarce females. Strange, unique, and fun, with a perfect black finale; the implicit misogyny of the "pooches before cooches" message does take the movie down a notch, though.
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January 3, 2011A very interesting, weird, crazy, very 70s movie. A dog who can talk telepathically? It's an interesting post-apocalyptic world story, I didn't really care for it, but it's not bad.
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October 1, 2009A strange but wonderful film with one of the greatest endings in cinema history. It?s a buddy movie for people with a dark sense of humour!
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September 27, 2009Post-apocalyptic cult classic that looks as though it were filmed entirely at your local landfill. A little too sophomoric for my taste but it has it's moments.
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August 24, 2009It's like Mad Max meets the Shaggy Dog, with some people eating thrown in. If Don Johnson isn't the most lovable drifter you'll ever see, then I'm a Vermishious Kanid.
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June 27, 2009In this movie Don Johnson is looking for a heart beat and a woman to rape. I guess in a post apocolytic world its an ok thing to do.
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April 23, 2009While I dig the post apocalyptic setting of the movie I thought the script was a little bare. It's a simple plot with so so acting.
The whole thing is pretty bleak with no happy ending in sight for anyone.
The ending was a bit of a surprise but all in all it fell a little short.... read more
Critic Reviews
June 5, 2007
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
It's got a unique... well, I was about to say charm, but the movie's last scene doesn't quite let me get away with that. Full Review
May 21, 2003
Richard Eder, New York Times
The good ideas are marred by awkwardness; the terrible ideas are redeemed somewhat by being, at least, unpredictable. Full Review
June 5, 2007
TV Guide's Movie Guide
A Boy and His Dog has won a cult following of its own for its offbeat, sardonic look into the future. Full Review
June 24, 2006
Time Out
Jones' debut as a director nevertheless has a distinctive tang, as affably unprincipled as the series of villains he played for Sam Peckinpah. Full Review
October 14, 2004
Douglas Pratt, DVDLaser
Set on a desert landscape a while after a nuclear holocaust, the film is about a young man, played by Don Johnson, who has a telepathic bond with a dog, the latter basically being the smarter of the t...
July 2, 2004
Ryan Cracknell, Apollo Guide
Despite memorable main characters, a half-decent take on an overused premise, and unforgettable scenes, the film's attitude and political stance haven't aged with grace. Full Review
April 9, 2004
Jon Niccum, Lawrence Journal-World
"nifty little cult flick"
January 30, 2004
Daniel M. Kimmel, Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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December 11, 2003
Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine
Jones's cameo during an open-air movie theater sequence is by far the most cinematic moment of this 1975 cult classic for boys who hate women. Full Review
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