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Black Dog

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Two teenage boys from very different London backgrounds embark on a road trip up North together. As they start to open up about their pasts, the boys learn they have far more in common than they first thought.
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Leslie Felperin Guardian 08/13/2024
3/5
Despite the cliches, however, Black Dog does manage to be surprisingly watchable and even touching, thanks to fine performances from the two leads. Go to Full Review Tom Davidson London Evening Standard 08/06/2024
3/5
The film is serviceable road trip odyssey with all the expected pratfalls and hiccups that the genre brings with it. Go to Full Review Christian Zilko IndieWire 05/21/2024
B
Depending on how you look at it, Black Dog is either the most violently depraved feel-good animal movie in recent memory or the most wholesome neo-noir we’ve seen in a while. Go to Full Review Tom Cassidy Common Sense Media Apr 8
But its hopeful message shines through: that problems can be helped by opening up. Go to Full Review Kevin Harley Radio Times 09/13/2024
3/5
Black Dog proves gently touching and uplifting as a portrait of two wounded souls in flux, bonding cautiously before uncertain futures. Go to Full Review Connor Lightbody TAKE ONE Magazine 08/21/2024
3/5
As much as the film’s warts are visible...a lot in here feels like prime learning curve material for Jaques, whose next film can be great should the choices be bolder and more confident. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Garry A @heavyg Sep 13 The relationship between the two leads is good. They're happy together. They're sad together. In the end they are ok. See more Helena L 08/22/2024 I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Beautifully scripted, acted and shot. Engaging and thought provoking. See more Read all reviews
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George Jaques

Director

Jamie Flatters

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Keenan Munn-Francis

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Nicholas Pinnock

Actor

Paul Kaye

Actor

Ruby Stokes

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Synopsis Two teenage boys from very different London backgrounds embark on a road trip up North together. As they start to open up about their pasts, the boys learn they have far more in common than they first thought.
Director
George Jaques
Producer
George Jaques, Ken Petrie, Jamie Flatters, Ian Sharp
Screenwriter
George Jaques, Jamie Flatters, Jamie Flatters, George Jaques
Production Co
Athenauem Productions, 27 Ten Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 36m
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