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Isle of Dogs (2018)

โ€œLoyalty has a scent. And it smells like rebellion.โ€

7.8/10 ยท 5,579 votes 1h 41m pg-13 ComedyAdventureAnimation

#19 of 328 films from 2018 #108 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Wes Anderson ยท Written by Jason Schwartzman, Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola, Kunichi Nomura

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Overview

In the future, an outbreak of canine flu leads the mayor of a Japanese city to banish all dogs to an island used as a garbage dump. The outcasts must soon embark on an epic journey when a 12-year-old boy arrives on the island to find his beloved pet.

Cast

Bryan Cranstonas Chief (voice)
Koyu Rankinas Atari Kobayashi (voice)
Bob Balabanas King (voice)
Edward Nortonas Rex (voice)
Bill Murrayas Boss (voice)
Jeff Goldblumas Duke (voice)
Kunichi Nomuraas Mayor Kobayashi (voice)
Fisher Stevensas Scrap (voice)
Akira Takayamaas Major Domo (voice)
Greta Gerwigas Tracy Walker (voice)
Ken Watanabeas Head Surgeon (voice)
Frances McDormandas Interpreter Nelson (voice)
Nijiro Murakamias Editor Hiroshi (voice)
Harvey Keitelas Gondo (voice)

Facts

Release dateMarch 23, 2018
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) โ€” about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Animation
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$72,991,435 (2.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt5104604

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Questions

How long is Isle of Dogs?
Isle of Dogs runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is Isle of Dogs worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 5,579 votes, which places it #19 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 95%) and #108 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Isle of Dogs?
Isle of Dogs was directed by Wes Anderson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Moonrise Kingdom (2012).
Who stars in Isle of Dogs?
Bryan Cranston as Chief (voice); Koyu Rankin as Atari Kobayashi (voice); Bob Balaban as King (voice); Edward Norton as Rex (voice); Bill Murray as Boss (voice); Jeff Goldblum as Duke (voice).
What is Isle of Dogs rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Isle of Dogs?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12504.

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