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Rock Dog

Play trailer 1:13 Poster for Rock Dog PG 2017 1h 30m Kids & Family Comedy Adventure Music Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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For the Tibetan mastiffs on Snow Mountain, a dog's life has a simple riff -- guard a peaceful village of sheep from the thuggish wolf Linnux and his rabid pack. To avoid distractions, mastiff leader Khampa forbids all music. However, when his son Bodi discovers a radio that fell from the sky, it takes just a few guitar licks for the lad's fate to be sealed. Wanting to be a rock 'n' roll star, Bodi heads to the city to locate Angus Scattergood, a legendary musician who needs to write a new song.
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Rock Dog is amiable enough, but its second-tier animation and uninspired story add up to a movie whose meager charms are likely to escape all but the youngest and least demanding viewers.

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Kate Muir The Times (UK) 06/15/2017
2/5
This Chinese-American production may make decent television for children on a rainy day, but there's not enough thrilling action or comedy for the big screen. Go to Full Review
Mike McCahill Guardian 06/15/2017
2/5
Brannon composes the odd amusing sight gag, but homogenises his notionally eastern backdrop terribly ... Go to Full Review
Tom Huddleston Time Out 06/12/2017
2/5
The definition of 'rock' here seems to be winsome be-yourself ballads with a smattering of guitar. Go to Full Review
Rachel Wagner rachelsreviews.net 02/21/2019
C
A decent watch for families. Go to Full Review
Louisa Moore Screen Zealots 12/20/2018
3/5
While the voice talent is nothing more than competent, the mediocre animation is good enough and the funny characters are likeable enough that it's not a total loss. Go to Full Review
Rendy Jones Rendy Reviews 08/30/2018
2/5
Has impressive designs and a handful of humorous moments, but it's generic storytelling and slow pacing has it be just another average animated film aimed at young audiences. Go to Full Review
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Grace M. @RT62281882 5d I love this movie but then rock dog two end three See more Frederick S @Sawickifr33 Feb 4 Very funny Chinese movie! The first time I watched this on TV, it made me laugh. Two thumbs up! The dad was so funny because of his humor. See more Chase B @Rottenman321 Jan 11 Rock dog is a very underrated movie and for me is the best animated movie of all time. Rock dog has an amazing voice cast with J,K Simmons as Kampa and even includes The Voice. This movie did not make nearly enough money so it is important the we support it. While the animation is not that great the story ark is very fulfilling and truthful. I believe it truly reflects important lessons in life and I think you should give it a try. Also the sound track is amazing. The other thing I love about rock dog is all the family comedy and fun, rock dog also has so many plot lines that all get resolved and in a great way. If you want to see the true hi lights and best parts of this movie I recommend watching the short video about why they made this movie in the first,place. So please go watch rock dog. See more alan g @agenser Jan 10 Cheap chinese rip off of a bad Simpsons episode. Horrible animation. Worse voice acting with 3rd tier actors. See more Azka B @RT07376664 Dec 3 Rock Dog is such an underrated movie. It has the perfect voice cast, including Luke Wilson, Eddie Izzard, and J. K. Simmons. It also has a really catchy soundtrack. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Nov 18 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis For the Tibetan mastiffs on Snow Mountain, a dog's life has a simple riff -- guard a peaceful village of sheep from the thuggish wolf Linnux and his rabid pack. To avoid distractions, mastiff leader Khampa forbids all music. However, when his son Bodi discovers a radio that fell from the sky, it takes just a few guitar licks for the lad's fate to be sealed. Wanting to be a rock 'n' roll star, Bodi heads to the city to locate Angus Scattergood, a legendary musician who needs to write a new song.
Director
Ash Brannon
Producer
Amber Wang, Joyce Lou, David B. Miller, Rob Feng, Zheng Jun
Screenwriter
Ash Brannon, Kurt Voelker
Distributor
Summit Premiere
Production Co
Timeless Films, Mandoo Pictures, Eracme Entertainment, Dream Factory Group, Huayi Tencent Entertainment Company, Huayi Brothers Media Corp.
Rating
PG (Action and Language)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Music, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 24, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 9, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$9.4M
Runtime
1h 30m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)