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Dog Days (2003): Cast & Ratings

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Dog Days is a 2003 drama directed by Ulrich Seidl, starring Georg Friedrich, Maria Hofstätter and Franziska Weisz. It runs 2 hours 1 minute. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
63%
Metascore
66
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Dog Days (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 1m (121 min)
Director
Ulrich Seidl
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dog Days About?

The premise of Dog Days without spoilers.

Four people find their lives intertwined with their dogs, each facing their own personal struggles with love, loss, and the uncertainties of life. Through the experiences of these beloved canine companions, the humans are prompted to examine their own desires and question their current paths. The film explores themes of self-discovery and unexpected connections, offering a heartwarming and humorous look at how animals can positively influence our lives and lead us toward new beginnings.

Dog Days Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Dog Days Cast

Georg Friedrich leads the cast, with Maria Hofstätter and Franziska Weisz. Directed by Ulrich Seidl; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ulrich Seidl

More films directed by Ulrich Seidl, best-rated first: Rimini, Paradise: Hope, Paradise: Love and In the Basement.

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Ratings

Dog Days Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Dog Days 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic.

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FAQ

Dog Days FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dog Days, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dog Days?

Dog Days runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

When was Dog Days released?

Dog Days was released on August 22, 2003.

Who directed Dog Days?

Dog Days was directed by Ulrich Seidl.

More films by Ulrich Seidl

Who is in the cast of Dog Days?

Dog Days stars Georg Friedrich, Maria Hofstätter and Franziska Weisz, among 12 credited actors.

How is Dog Days rated?

Dog Days has 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic.

Does Dog Days have a post-credit scene?

No. Dog Days has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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