Is Dog Day Afternoon scary?

MyCinema has not rated Dog Day Afternoon for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Dog Day Afternoon in the US?

Dog Day Afternoon is free on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Dog Day Afternoon?

Dog Day Afternoon runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

Is Dog Day Afternoon suitable for kids?

Dog Day Afternoon is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19752h 4mCrime / Drama / Thriller

Dog Day Afternoon

Name: Dog Day Afternoon
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1975-09-21
Duration: 124 min

Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.

Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny's motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.

TMDB audience score

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Dog Day Afternoon at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 4m

At 2h 4m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, and thriller.

US availability

1 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 3,537 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Dog Day Afternoon tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 4m.
It is free to watch on Hoopla in the US.
TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 3,537 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Dog Day Afternoon

Is Dog Day Afternoon scary?: MyCinema has not rated Dog Day Afternoon for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Dog Day Afternoon in the US?: Dog Day Afternoon is free on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Dog Day Afternoon?: Dog Day Afternoon runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
Is Dog Day Afternoon suitable for kids?: Dog Day Afternoon is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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