DogMan is A Film About a Troubled Man and His Dogs. The crime thriller film is written and directed by the French filmmaker Luc Besson, known for “The Fifth Element” and “Léon: The Professional.”
| Title | DogMan |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Director | Luc Besson |
| Release Date | April 5, 2024 (USA) |
| Runtime | 1h 53m |
| Country | France |
| Language | Spanish, English |
| Distributors | Briarcliff Entertainment (USA) |
What is it about?
The film follows a man named Douglas, who was severely abused by his father as a child. Instead of attacking him, the family dogs ended up protecting Douglas.
Suffering from trauma and living a marginalized life, Douglas finds solace and loyalty in his own pack of dogs.
However, the film turns dark as Douglas descends into a cycle of violence fueled by rage and his twisted sense of justice.
DogMan Age Rating
MPA: DogMan is Rated R for violent content, language, and brief drug use.
R-rated means Restricted; the film is restricted to be viewed by an audience below the age of 17. Kids below 17 should consider their parents or guardians before watching the film.
Additionally, Gogman is rated 6+ in Italy and 18+ in Russia and Ukraine. Other ratings include 15 in the UK, 16 in Argentina, Brazil, Germany, and others, and PG12 in Japan.
Parents should carefully consider the age ratings and their child’s maturity level before allowing them to watch “DogMan.”
For younger viewers, parental guidance is strongly advised due to the intense violence, strong language, and brief drug use depicted in the movie.
It is recommended that parents preview the movie before deciding whether it is suitable for their children, especially for those under the recommended age ratings.
DogMan Parents Guide
- Violent Content: The movie contains intense and graphic scenes of violence, including fights, shootings, and possibly disturbing imagery.
- Scenes of child abuse.
- Strong Language: Expect frequent use of profanity, including expletives and strong language throughout the movie.
- Brief Drug Use: There might be depictions of drug consumption or references to drug-related activities, although these instances are not prolonged.
- DogMan contains intense and frightening scenes.
Who is in the cast?
Stars Caleb Landry Jones as Douglas, alongside Jojo T. Gibbs, Christopher Denham, and others.
When to watch?
Dogman is releasing in some selected theaters in the United States on April 5, 2024.
It Premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival in August 2023, competing for the Golden Lion award. Later released in French cinemas on September 27, 2023.
