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Isle of Dogs

Play trailer 2:35 Poster for Isle of Dogs PG-13 2018 1h 41m Comedy Adventure Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 03/05/2020
The director and his hip writing partners (Jason Schwartzman, Roman Coppola, Kunichi Nomura) infuse their imaginary world with winning deadpan humor. Go to Full Review
Robert Daniels 812filmreviews 08/27/2018
3/4
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. Go to Full Review
David Stratton The Australian 04/13/2018
4/5
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. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 4
3.5/4
The multi-faceted plot continually branches out in imaginative and unexpected ways.​ Go to Full Review
Adele Campisi Loud and Clear Reviews Jul 5
5/5
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. Go to Full Review
Ankit Ojha Cinema Elite 07/09/2024
4.5/5
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. Go to Full Review
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Stephen H 11/21/2022 not my favorite Wes Anderson flic See more the S. @theelijahstantonshow 3d The stop motion animation was just as accurate as the one from The fantastic Mr Fox See more Taylor Nov 26 Beautiful masterpiece and I got to see it in an empty movie theater after a phat wood 🥲❤️ best movie experience ever See more Joel H Nov 25 I don’t know why I waited so long to watch Isle of Dogs. I like Wes Anderson films, I enjoy Fantastic Mr. Fox, but for some reason I let this movie sit in my queue for years. And I shouldn’t have. This is a unique & entertaining experience. It’s bizarre, but it in a good way. The screen is constantly filled with rich animation for your eyes, and the quirky dialogue is a treat for the ears. The voice acting is excellent, and I was surprised by how many big names popped up throughout the story. So while I don’t think this will win over any Wes Anderson detractors, I think Isle of Dogs is a good boy. See more Ben W. @th3wol5f Nov 10 Wes doing some of his best work, taking an absurd concept, making it really fun, getting me completely invested, toying with my emotions, and leaving me thinking, “wow, that was awesome!” Grade: 82 See more Kai M Oct 31 Wes anderson always directs great films and this one is no exception! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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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