Hounddog (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hounddog is a 2008 music drama directed by Deborah Kampmeier, starring Dakota Fanning, Piper Laurie and David Morse. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $131,961 worldwide. Critics gave it 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and 31 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Deborah Kampmeier
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Empire Film Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hounddog About?
The premise of Hounddog without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In rural Alabama, a young girl named Lewellen finds comfort in Elvis Presley's music while dealing with a difficult upbringing under the care of her grandmother. Her father tries to connect with her through music, but tragedy strikes, leaving Lewellen struggling to cope. With the help of a friend named Charles and the enduring power of Elvis' songs, she begins a journey of healing and discovers strength and hope in the face of adversity.
Hounddog Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- child rape
- grandmother granddaughter relationship
- father daughter relationship
- child's point of view
- domestic violence
- 1950s
- title based on song
- rape
- role reversal
- dress
- title directed by female
- child
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- elvis presley character
- big momma thorton character
- coming of age drama
- tragedy drama
- american south
- stupidity
- f rated
- mentoring
- cross cultural relationship
- tween girl
- killing an animal
- black american
- shack
- buttocks
- sermon
- guitar
- river
- music band
- panties
- brassiere
- abandoned car
- african american
- shotgun
- pet dog
- single parent
- poor white trash
- underwear
- kitchen
- sex
- rural setting
- bathtub
- church
- one word title
- underage drinking
- climbing a tree
- tractor
- struck by lightning
- stable
Hounddog Cast
Dakota Fanning leads the cast, with Piper Laurie and David Morse. Directed by Deborah Kampmeier.
- Director Deborah Kampmeier
More from Deborah Kampmeier
More films directed by Deborah Kampmeier, best-rated first: Tape and Virgin.
Hounddog Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hounddog 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and 31 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 15% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 48%
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Metacritic 31 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 64% User score
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Hounddog Plot Summary
What happens in Hounddog from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nine-year-old Lewellen, portrayed by Dakota Fanning, is navigating the challenges of life in rural Alabama during the 1950s. With a motherless existence marked by poverty, she resides with her Grammie (Piper Laurie) and struggles in her relationship with her daddy (David Morse), who works on a nearby farm. Despite the somber atmosphere, Lewellen finds joy in her friendship with Buddy, a neighbor boy, and in immersing herself in the music of Elvis Presley, with her favorite song being “Hound Dog,” which she eagerly performs for anyone willing to listen.
Full summary
The whole story of Hounddog, scene by scene
Hounddog Box Office
Hounddog grossed $131,961 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$132K
- US & Canada
- $132K
Hounddog Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hounddog.
How Well Do You Know Hounddog?
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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Who plays the character of Lewellen in Hounddog?
Cars in Hounddog
15 cars on screen, including the 1958 Ford F-100 and the 1951 Ford F-Series.
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1958 Ford F-100 Important role -
1951 Ford F-Series Important role -
1952 Bentley R-Type Minor role -
1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Minor role
Hounddog Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “כלב ציד” and “Затравленная”.
- Also known as
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- כלב ציד
- Затравленная
- 猎犬
- 하운드독
- 獵犬
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hillbilly Elegy, Hound-Dog Man and Lad: A Dog.
Hounddog FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hounddog, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hounddog?
Hounddog runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Hounddog released?
Hounddog was released on September 19, 2008.
Who directed Hounddog?
Hounddog was directed by Deborah Kampmeier.
More films by Deborah Kampmeier Who is in the cast of Hounddog?
Hounddog stars Dakota Fanning, Piper Laurie and David Morse.
How much did Hounddog make at the box office?
Hounddog grossed $131,961 worldwide.
How is Hounddog rated?
Hounddog has 15% on Rotten Tomatoes, 31 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Hounddog have a post-credit scene?
No. Hounddog has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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