Wiener-Dog

Critics Consensus

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.

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Total Count: 110

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User Ratings: 3,423
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Movie Info

A dachshund is taken in by a veterinary technician named Dawn Wiener (Greta Gerwig), who soon sets off on a road trip. The lovable dog also encounters a young boy, a film professor, and a troubled grandmother and granddaughter. The character of Dawn Wiener first appeared in the 1995 coming-of-age film Welcome to the Dollhouse, which was also written and directed by Todd Solondz. Wiener-Dog made its world premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.
  • Rating:
    R (for language and some disturbing content)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Directed By:
    Todd Solondz
  • Written By:
    Todd Solondz
  • In Theaters:
     limited
  • On Disc/Streaming:
  • Box Office:
    $296,568
  • Runtime:
  • Studio:
    Annapurna Pictures

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Cast

Greta Gerwig
as Dawn Wiener
Kieran Culkin
as Brandon
Danny DeVito
as Dave Schmerz
Julie Delpy
as Dina
Ellen Burstyn
as Nana
Zosia Mamet
as Zoe
Tracy Letts
as Danny
Samrat Chakrabarti
as Doctor
Keaton Nigel Cooke
as Remi
Clara Mamet
as Lina
Devin Druid
as Dwight
Kett Turton
as Director
Charlie Tahan
as Warren
Bridget M. Brown
as April
Jen Ponton
as Kristy
Trey Gerrald
as Zeno
Andrew Pang
as Tseng
Ari Graynor
as Carol Steinhart
Tyler Maynard
as Jiminy
Sharon Washington
as Phillips
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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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