A Dog of Flanders (1999): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Dog of Flanders is a 1999 family drama directed by Kevin Brodie. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $2.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 24% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Kevin Brodie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Dog of Flanders About?
The premise of A Dog of Flanders without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A poignant drama follows a young orphan named Nello whose life changes through art and a special bond. He's a talented but lonely boy who finds comfort in his drawings and forms a deep friendship with Patrasche, a neglected dog he helps to heal. Nello's artistic abilities develop with the mentorship of an unconventional painter, opening up possibilities for a more hopeful future.
A Dog of Flanders Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- human dog relationship
- boy and his dog
- girl and her dog
- owner dog relationship
- boy and dog
- dog movie
- family relationships
- girl
- girl dog relationship
- boy
- flanders
- dog
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- artist
- drawing
- four word title
- mother son relationship
- milk delivery
- bouvier the dog
- antwerp belgium
- boy dog relationship
- grandfather grandson relationship
- victorian era
- territory name in title
- animal in title
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- winter
- unconsciousness
- remake
- funeral
- dream sequence
- dead child in dream
- class differences
- children
- candle
- dog actor
- death of mother
The Director of A Dog of Flanders
Directed by Kevin Brodie.
- Director Kevin Brodie
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A Dog of Flanders Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Dog of Flanders 24% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 24% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 65%
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 63% User score
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A Dog of Flanders Plot Summary
What happens in A Dog of Flanders from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Impoverished and alone, the fine artist Mary Daas undertakes a perilous journey through a raging blizzard with her toddler son, Nello, to reach the remote forest home of her father, Jehaan Daas. In a moment of quiet resolve, Mary asks Jehaan to promise to care for Nello after she is gone, and Jehaan honors that vow, shaping a future where his grandson is guided toward gentleness and thoughtfulness despite dire circumstances.
Full summary
The whole story of A Dog of Flanders, scene by scene
A Dog of Flanders Box Office
A Dog of Flanders grossed $2.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.2M
- US & Canada
- $2.2M
A Dog of Flanders Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Dog of Flanders.
How Well Do You Know A Dog of Flanders?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the boy's faithful dog in the film?
A Dog of Flanders Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “A Higher Animal” and “Peullandaseuui gae”.
- Also known as
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- A Higher Animal
- Peullandaseuui gae
- Perro que ladra no muerde
- Cão Que Ladra Não Morde
- Pes, ktery steka, nekouse
- Amelyik kutya ugat, az nem harap
- Szczekajace psy nie gryza
- Flanders' Dog
- เห่าไม่ว่าอย่าให้ข้ารำคาญ
- Cane delle Fiandre
- ほえる犬は噛まない
- ほえる犬は噛まない：2000
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- Haukkuvat koirat eivät pure
- Barking Dog
- Hunde, die bellen, beißen nicht
- Лающие собаки никогда не кусают
- Perro ladrador, poco mordedor
- 绑架门口狗
- Szczekające psy nigdy nie gryzą
- 綁架門口狗
- Cane che abbaia non morde
- Chú Chó Mất Tích
- Σκύλος που Γαβγίζει
- Haukuvad koerad ei hammusta
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A Dog of Flanders FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Dog of Flanders, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Dog of Flanders?
A Dog of Flanders runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was A Dog of Flanders released?
A Dog of Flanders was released on August 27, 1999.
Who directed A Dog of Flanders?
A Dog of Flanders was directed by Kevin Brodie.
More films by Kevin Brodie How much did A Dog of Flanders make at the box office?
A Dog of Flanders grossed $2.2 million worldwide.
How is A Dog of Flanders rated?
A Dog of Flanders has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 24% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does A Dog of Flanders have a post-credit scene?
No. A Dog of Flanders has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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