K-9 (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
K-9 is a 1989 action comedy directed by Rod Daniel, starring Mel Harris, Ed O'Neill and Pruitt Taylor Vince. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $78.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Rod Daniel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is K-9 About?
The premise of K-9 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As Detective Mike Dooley prepares to retire, his loyal police dog, Jerry Lee, unwittingly pulls them into a dangerous criminal plot. Framed as suspects, Dooley and Jerry Lee must work together to clear their names and expose the true criminals. Complicating matters, an FBI investigation threatens Dooley's hard-earned pension, forcing him to use his wits and his canine partner's skills to survive and solve the case.
K-9 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- german shepherd dog
- buddy cop
- dog
- partner
- police dog
- human dog relationship
- woman dog relationship
- man dog relationship
- owner dog relationship
- bitten by a dog
- dog trainer
- drug
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- drug dealer
- drug bust
- illegal drug
- illegal drugs
- german car
- italian car
- maserati
- maserati quattroporte
- truck
- peterbilt
- peterbilt semi tractor
- exploding car
- explosion
- handcuffed to a car
- reference to edwin corley moses
- driving a car into a building
- roof of building
- ice sculpture
- las vegas nevada
- scene during opening credits
- buddy cop crime
- handheld game
- buddy cop comedy
- detective
- live action
- drugs
- helicopter
- criminal
- stakeout
- friend
- police
- dog movie
- german shepherd
- avanti
- police shootout
- slapstick comedy
- police detective hero
- gunfight
K-9 Cast
Mel Harris leads the cast, with Ed O'Neill and Pruitt Taylor Vince. Directed by Rod Daniel; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rod Daniel
Also Starring in K-9
· 6 moreK-9 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave K-9 44 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 61% User score
See on TMDB
K-9 Plot Summary
What happens in K-9 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Detective Michael Dooley leaves his squad car during a stakeout to contact his girlfriend Mel Harris Tracy, but a helicopter attack destroys the vehicle and upends his routine. At the station, he confides in his lieutenant, Ed O’Neill Byers, that the assault probably comes from Ken Lyman, the drug lord Dooley has hunted for years, yet he insists on working solo despite Byers’ pleas for a partner.
Full summary
The whole story of K-9, scene by scene
K-9 Box Office
K-9 grossed $78.2 million worldwide. $43.2 million came from the US and Canada and $35 million (45%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$78.2M
- US & Canada
- $43.2M
- International
- $35M
K-9 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of K-9.
Cars in K-9
53 cars on screen, including the 1966 Ford Mustang and the 1980 Maserati Quattroporte III.
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1966 Ford Mustang Main role -
1980 Maserati Quattroporte III Important role -
1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SE W126 Important role -
Peterbilt 352 Important role
K-9 Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Superagente K-9” and “K-9 1”.
- Also known as
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- Superagente K-9
- K-9 1
- Snutparet
- К-9: Собачья работа
- К-9: Частен детектив
- Полицейско куче К-9
- Poliziotto a quattro zampe
- Mein Partner mit der kalten Schnauze
- Un poliziotto a 4 zampe
- Kutyám
- Jerry Lee
- К-9
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- Chien de flic
- Hund og mand imellem
- En snut på hugget
- K-9 - O Agente Canino
- K-9, můj přítel se studeným čumákem
- צמד הבלשים
- K-9: Um Policial Bom pra Cachorro
- Kyttäkaksikko
- Λαγωνικό Κ-9
- K-nino
- Kompanjongen og jeg
- Nume de cod: K-9
- К-9: Собача робота
- 妙探狗福星
- 케이 나인
- Môj partner z K-9
- ตำรวจไม่มีหมวก
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K-9 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of K-9, each answered in a sentence.
How long is K-9?
K-9 runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was K-9 released?
K-9 was released on April 28, 1989.
Who directed K-9?
K-9 was directed by Rod Daniel.
More films by Rod Daniel Who is in the cast of K-9?
K-9 stars Mel Harris, Ed O'Neill and Pruitt Taylor Vince, among 10 credited actors.
How much did K-9 make at the box office?
K-9 grossed $78.2 million worldwide ($43.2 million domestic, $35 million international).
How is K-9 rated?
K-9 has 44 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does K-9 have a post-credit scene?
No. K-9 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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