Barking Dogs Never Bite (2001): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Barking Dogs Never Bite is a 2001 comedy directed by Joon-ho Bong, starring Hie-bong Byeon, Sung-Jae Lee and Du-na Bae. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $45,853 worldwide. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Joon-ho Bong
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Barking Dogs Never Bite About?
The premise of Barking Dogs Never Bite without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A meticulous college professor seeks refuge from the noise of city life, but his peaceful existence is shattered by the barking dogs inhabiting his apartment building. His attempts to restore order escalate into a comical conflict with the pets and their owners. Through the increasingly absurd situation, he learns to find humor in everyday frustrations and ultimately discovers a new perspective on life.
Barking Dogs Never Bite Cast
Hie-bong Byeon leads the cast, with Sung-Jae Lee and Du-na Bae. Directed by Joon-ho Bong; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director Joon-ho Bong
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Barking Dogs Never Bite Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Barking Dogs Never Bite 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 68% User score
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Barking Dogs Never Bite Plot Summary
What happens in Barking Dogs Never Bite from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this deeply moving slice of life, we follow Ko Yun-ju (Hie-bong Byeon), an unemployed academic, and his expectant wife Eun-sil (not specified), as they navigate the complexities of their relationship within a vast apartment complex. Yun-ju’s quest for a university professorship mirrors the turbulence of his connection with Eun-sil, all while he grapples with the persistent noise from a neighbor’s dog—though he assumes it to be a Shih Tzu.
Full summary
The whole story of Barking Dogs Never Bite, scene by scene
Barking Dogs Never Bite Box Office
Barking Dogs Never Bite grossed $45,853 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$45.9K
- International
- $45.9K
Barking Dogs Never Bite Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip BARKING DOGS NEVER BITE | Official Clip | Exclusively on Curzon Home Cinema Now
- Clip Barking Dogs Never Bite - Clip | Directed by Bong Joon-ho
How Well Do You Know Barking Dogs Never Bite?
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 Ko Yun-ju's primary struggle throughout the film?
Cars in Barking Dogs Never Bite
13 cars on screen, including the Daewoo Espero and the 1999 Daewoo Lanos Juliet.
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1991 Daewoo Tico Background role
Barking Dogs Never Bite Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “A Higher Animal” and “Dog of Flanders”.
- Also known as
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- A Higher Animal
- Dog of Flanders
- 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
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- ほえる犬は噛まない：2000
- Haukkuvat koirat eivät pure
- 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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Barking Dogs Never Bite FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Barking Dogs Never Bite, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Barking Dogs Never Bite?
Barking Dogs Never Bite runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Barking Dogs Never Bite released?
Barking Dogs Never Bite was released on May 27, 2001.
Who directed Barking Dogs Never Bite?
Barking Dogs Never Bite was directed by Joon-ho Bong.
More films by Joon-ho Bong Who is in the cast of Barking Dogs Never Bite?
Barking Dogs Never Bite stars Hie-bong Byeon, Sung-Jae Lee and Du-na Bae, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Barking Dogs Never Bite make at the box office?
Barking Dogs Never Bite grossed $45,853 worldwide.
How is Barking Dogs Never Bite rated?
Barking Dogs Never Bite has 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Barking Dogs Never Bite have a post-credit scene?
No. Barking Dogs Never Bite has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Barking Dogs Never Bite in?
The original language of Barking Dogs Never Bite is Korean.
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