Isle of Dogs

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Isle of Dogs

PG-13

Released Apr 6, 2018

1h 41m

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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When, by executive decree, all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast garbage-dump called Trash Island, 12-year-old Atari sets off alone in a miniature Junior-Turbo Prop and flies across the river in search of his bodyguard-dog, Spots. There, with the assistance of a pack of newly-found mongrel friends, he begins an epic journey that will decide the fate and future of the entire Prefecture.

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The beautifully stop-motion animated Isle of Dogs finds Wes Anderson at his detail-oriented best while telling one of the director's most winsomely charming stories.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

The director and his hip writing partners (Jason Schwartzman, Roman Coppola, Kunichi Nomura) infuse their imaginary world with winning deadpan humor.

Mar 5, 2020

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Robert Daniels

812filmreviews

Wes Anderson's latest venture, Isle of Dogs, is another example of the writer/director's editing and camerawork craftsmanship. A triumph of his own Andersonian aesthetic, yet an albatross concerning his appetite for cultural window dressing.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 27, 2018

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David Stratton

The Australian

With its beautiful formal imagery, its gallery of hugely likeable canines and its cheerfully crazy plotting, Isle of Dogs really is a unique experience, and a thoroughly enchanting one.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 13, 2018

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Adele Campisi

Loud and Clear Reviews

Isle of Dogs is Wes Anderson’s underrated masterpiece, mixing the originality of The Royal Tenenbaums, the visuals of The Grand Budapest Hotel, and the cuteness of Fantastic Mr. Fox.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 5, 2025

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Ankit Ojha

Cinema Elite

The USP of Wes Anderson’s films is to turn even the most tried-and-tested indie narrative tropes into a borderline-absurdist adventure. “Isle of Dogs” feels right at home with the rest of his work.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 9, 2024

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Denise Pieniazek

Metacultura (AR)

Although this story may seem innocent, it hides a clear metaphor about the oppression of minorities by dictatorial orders, and the segregation, since a clear parallel can be drawn between the "Garbage Island" ” and a concentration camp or a slum.

Rated: 9/10

Dec 28, 2023

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Stephen H

not my favorite Wes Anderson flic

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/21/22

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Michari N.

Anderson’s second animated film will bring joy to all dog lovers, but the portrayal of Japanese people may throw some off.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/25/25

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Hao Ian L

Wes Anderson proves himself once again as a meticulous world-builder with an adorable stop-motion adventure that is equal parts whimsical and melancholy, where beneath all the quirky aesthetics lies a tender but important narrative. One of Anderson's most underrated projects yet.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/02/25

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Parker J

An absolutely stunning movie by Wes Anderson with the perfect amount of emotion, dry humor, and beautiful shots.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/02/25

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Neel S

Absolutely stunning movie, Just to Imagine the stop work effort behind it all is unimaginable. Loved the story, the humor, and fell in love with the characters. Loved the narration and voices of all, storyline was enthralling also. Kudos to the whole team behind this movie, a MUST watch for me. P.S. Dog lovers will love this movie also. Cheers everyone, enjoy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/22/25

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Dennis T

A movie with dry humor but it always lands, this movie is hilarious

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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Synopsis

When, by executive decree, all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast garbage-dump called Trash Island, 12-year-old Atari sets off alone in a miniature Junior-Turbo Prop and flies across the river in search of his bodyguard-dog, Spots. There, with the assistance of a pack of newly-found mongrel friends, he begins an epic journey that will decide the fate and future of the entire Prefecture.

Director: Wes Anderson
Producer: Wes Anderson, Scott Rudin, Steven Rales, Jeremy Dawson
Screenwriter: Wes Anderson
Distributor: Fox Searchlight
Production Co: American Empirical Pictures, Studio Babelsberg
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Some Violent Images)
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 6, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 27, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.9M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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