Film197591 min

A Boy and His Dog

Name: A Boy and His Dog
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 1975
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Don Johnson, Susanne Benton, Jason Robards, Tim McIntire, Alvy Moore

Taste attributes: comedydramascience fictionanimalsfresh & originalunsavouryimaginarylinearcomplex relationshiphuman spirit/resilience/survivalsocial commentaryunderdog triumphsunlikely connections

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"A rather kinky tale of survival."

Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, original sci-fi film, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like surprises over comfort.

Taste details

Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

Quality rating

6.4 /10

TMDB · 236 votes

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What lines up

Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism
Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate

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Synopsis

Set in the year 2024 in post-apocalyptic America, 18-year old Vic and his telepathic dog, Blood, are scavengers in the desolate wilderness ravaged by World War IV, where survivors must battle for food, shelter, and sexual companionship in the desert-like wasteland. Vic and Blood eke out a meager existence, foraging for food and fighting gangs of cutthroats.

Synopsis: TMDB