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Hounded (2001): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Hounded is a 2001 family comedy starring Tahj Mowry as Jay Martin, Melinda Haynes and John Armstrong. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.

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Hounded (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Genres
Comedy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hounded About?

The premise of Hounded without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A teenager ends up being hounded by a well-groomed and seemingly cute and tiny dog that actually turns out to be a nightmare of a beast.

Hounded Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
  • teenager
  • competing for a scholarship
  • policeman
  • 13 year old boy
  • stolen presentation
  • sergeant
  • homeless man
  • pool house
  • hall monitor
  • colonel
  • motorist
  • headmaster
+10 more
  • crazed dog
  • treehouse
  • puppeteer
  • skater
  • detective
  • doctor
  • dog
  • teenage boy
  • one word title
  • military academy
Where to watch

Where to Watch Hounded

Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Hounded Cast & Characters

Tahj Mowry leads the cast as Jay Martin, with Melinda Haynes as Mrs. Martin and John Armstrong as Hall Monitor.

Also Starring in Hounded

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Plot

Hounded Plot Summary

What happens in Hounded 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

Jay Martin is a 13-year-old student at Columbus Hall who competes for a single, coveted scholarship to the prestigious Donald Peterson Academy, facing off against his rival, Ronny Van Dusen. The stakes are clear: win the scholarship and he can pursue art at Peterson; fail, and he will be sent to Starkwell Military Academy where his older brother Mike Martin attends, a path connected to memories of their late father who once walked those halls as both student and teacher. Jay has crafted a carefully planned presentation he believes will win him the prize, and he pours his energy into a showcase that blends ambition with his own artistic vision.

Full summary

The whole story of Hounded, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Hounded?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the name of the school that offers the coveted scholarship Jay is trying to win?
Cars

Cars in Hounded

13 cars on screen, including the 1997 Jeep Cherokee and the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier.

All 13 cars
  • 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Hounded 1997 Jeep Cherokee Important role
  • 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier in Hounded 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Minor role
  • 1999 Daewoo Lanos in Hounded 1999 Daewoo Lanos Minor role
  • 2000 Daewoo Nubira in Hounded 2000 Daewoo Nubira Minor role
Details

Hounded Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Com Um Cachorro Nas Mãos” and “Κυνηγημένος”.

Also known as
  • Com Um Cachorro Nas Mãos
  • Κυνηγημένος
  • Un Chien Envahissant
  • Attenti al volpino
  • Con un chucho en los talones
  • Herrchen wider Willen
  • O Perseguido
  • Σκυλο-μπελάς
  • 恶犬缠身

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FAQ

Hounded FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Hounded, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hounded?

Hounded runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Hounded released?

Hounded was released on April 13, 2001.

Who is in the cast of Hounded?

Hounded stars Tahj Mowry as Jay Martin, Melinda Haynes as Mrs. Martin and John Armstrong as Hall Monitor, among 26 credited actors.

Where can I watch Hounded?

In the US, Hounded is streaming on Disney Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).

Does Hounded have a post-credit scene?

No. Hounded has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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