Straw Dogs (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Straw Dogs is a 2011 thriller directed by Rod Lurie, starring Alexander Skarsgård, James Marsden and Kate Bosworth. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $11.2 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. Critics gave it 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Rod Lurie
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Screen Gems
- Budget
- $25M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Straw Dogs About?
The premise of Straw Dogs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A couple seeking a fresh start renovate a home in the small town of Blackwater, Mississippi, but their idyllic vision is threatened by the town's unsettling atmosphere and the secrets of Amy's past. As David and Amy settle in, they encounter growing hostility from the locals, largely influenced by a troubled figure from Amy's history. The escalating tension culminates in a violent confrontation, forcing them to fight for their survival against a community harboring deep-seated animosity.
Straw Dogs Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rape
- sexual humiliation
- rape victim
- gang rape
- penetration
- sex scene
- remake of cult favorite
- panties pulled down
- leg spreading
- brawl
- adultery
- rape and revenge
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- mississippi
- cheating wife
- extramarital affair
- infidelity
- misogynist
- female victim
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- cheerleader uniform
- lingerie
- lust
- scantily clad female
- leering at a woman
- impalement
- bear trap
- house on fire
- shot in the chest
- home invasion
- cheerleader
- small town
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- revenge
- remake
- female nudity
- short shorts
- white panties
- panties
- nipples visible through clothing
- bare chested male
- fistfight
- night
- gunfight
- gun
- r rated
- house
- car
- bloodshed
- accident
Straw Dogs Cast
Alexander Skarsgård leads the cast, with James Marsden and Kate Bosworth. Directed by Rod Lurie.
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Director Rod Lurie
More from Rod Lurie
More films directed by Rod Lurie, best-rated first: The Senior, The Outpost, Nothing But the Truth and The Contender.
Straw Dogs Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Straw Dogs 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 42% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 34%
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
4 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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Straw Dogs Plot Summary
What happens in Straw Dogs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
This film serves as a contemporary remake of the 1971 classic with the same title, now transported to the heart of modern-day Mississippi. The story unfolds with sweeping views of the swamps, accompanied by classical music—a noteworthy backdrop that hints at the stark contrast between the film’s two lead characters.
In these lush landscapes, we first meet Charlie, portrayed by Alexander Skarsgård, who skillfully takes down a majestic buck deer. As he and his companions approach the animal, one of them haphazardly attempts to sever the buck’s antlers while it’s still breathing. Charlie intervenes, insisting on putting the creature down humanely, raising his gun for a decisive shot that leads us into the next scene.
Full summary
The whole story of Straw Dogs, scene by scene
Straw Dogs Box Office & Budget
Straw Dogs grossed $11.2 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 45% of what it cost. $10.3 million came from the US and Canada and $844,271 (8%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.2M
45% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $10.3M
- International
- $844.3K
- Budget
- $25M
Straw Dogs Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know Straw Dogs?
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 animal does Charlie hunt at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in Straw Dogs
31 cars on screen, including the 1997 Ford F-150 and the 1967 Jaguar XK-E.
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1997 Ford F-150 Main role -
1967 Jaguar XK-E Main role -
2005 GMC Yukon Minor role -
2002 International 4000-Series Minor role
Straw Dogs Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Cani di paglia” and “Chiens de paille”.
- Also known as
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- Cani di paglia
- Chiens de paille
- Les Chiens de pailles
- Perros de paja
- Köpekler
- 稻草狗
- Sob o Domínio do Medo
- Straw Dogs - Wer Gewalt sät
- Szalmakutyák
- Соломенные псы
- Strašáci
- Nędzne psy
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- כלבי הקש
- Солом'яні пси
- Сламените кучета
- 스트로우 독스
- 暴力正義
- わらの犬
- อุบัติการณ์เหี้ยม
- Țapi ispășitori
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Straw Dogs FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Straw Dogs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Straw Dogs released?
Straw Dogs was released on September 16, 2011.
Who directed Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs was directed by Rod Lurie.
More films by Rod Lurie Who is in the cast of Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs stars Alexander Skarsgård, James Marsden and Kate Bosworth.
How much did Straw Dogs make at the box office?
Straw Dogs grossed $11.2 million worldwide ($10.3 million domestic, $844,271 international) on a budget of $25 million.
How is Straw Dogs rated?
Straw Dogs has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Straw Dogs have a post-credit scene?
No. Straw Dogs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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