Wiener-Dog

2016, Comedy, 1h 27m

117 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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For filmgoers predisposed to enjoy Todd Solondz' brand of black comedy, Wiener-Dog won't disappoint -- but those put off by previous works need not apply. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A cute dachshund puppy finds itself shuffled from one oddball owner to the next, including two couples, a veterinary nurse (Greta Gerwig), a screenwriter (Danny DeVito) and a bitter woman (Ellen Burstyn).
  • Rating:
    R (Some Disturbing Content|Language)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Todd Solondz
  • Producer:
    Megan Ellison, Christine Vachon
  • Writer:
    Todd Solondz
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $445.4K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    IFC Films, Amazon Studios
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Keaton Nigel Cooke
Remi
Tracy Letts
Danny
Julie Delpy
Dina
Greta Gerwig
Dawn Wiener
Kieran Culkin
Brandon
Connor Long
Tommy
Bridget Brown
April
Danny DeVito
Dave Schmerz
Sharon Washington
Phillips
Ellen Burstyn
Nana
Zosia Mamet
Zoe
Michael James Shaw
Fantasy
Melo Ludwig
Young Nana
Todd Solondz
Director
Todd Solondz
Screenwriter
Megan Ellison
Producer
Christine Vachon
Producer
David Hinojosa
Executive Producer
Edward Lachman
Cinematography
Kevin Messman
Film Editing
Nathan Larson
Original Music
James Lavino
Original Music
Akin McKenzie
Production Design
Max Wixom
Art Director
Daniel R. Kersting
Set Decoration
Amela Baksic
Costume Design
Jessica Daniels
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Critic Reviews for Wiener-Dog

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Audience Reviews for Wiener-Dog

  • Oct 18, 2017
    The idea of following a little dog through his life and the ever-changing oddball owners may still be interesting enough and the first few chapters mostly work. After a pretty random intermission (and the first unexplained change of owners) things get more and more joyless and boring up until the tasteless and insulting ending, which makes you feel as if you've been wasting your time. Artsy fartsy and ultimately pointless.
    Jens S Super Reviewer
  • Mar 31, 2017
    http://cinephilecrocodile.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/wiener-dog-dir-todd-solondz-2016-ive.html
    Anthony L Super Reviewer
  • Jan 21, 2017
    I liked it, but that ending was terrible.
    Nicki M Super Reviewer
  • Sep 26, 2016
    Going in I knew certain people took major issue with the subject of some of the movie's jokes: Rape, animal cruelty, depression, death, and domestic terrorism to name a few. Personally I took issue with the fact that I was bored. A black-comedy anthology film starring a Dachshund seemed like it would be totally my cup of tea. In reality, Wiener-Dog couldn't hold my attention through even the first segment, and I didn't laugh once.
    Gimly M Super Reviewer
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