Rock Dog

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Rock Dog

PG

Released Feb 24, 2017

1h 30m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Music

Animation

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For the Tibetan mastiffs on Snow Mountain, a dog's life has a simple riff -- guard a peaceful village of sheep from the thuggish wolf Linnux and his rabid pack. To avoid distractions, mastiff leader Khampa forbids all music. However, when his son Bodi discovers a radio that fell from the sky, it takes just a few guitar licks for the lad's fate to be sealed. Wanting to be a rock 'n' roll star, Bodi heads to the city to locate Angus Scattergood, a legendary musician who needs to write a new song.

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Critics Consensus

Rock Dog is amiable enough, but its second-tier animation and uninspired story add up to a movie whose meager charms are likely to escape all but the youngest and least demanding viewers.

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Kate Muir

The Times (UK)

This Chinese-American production may make decent television for children on a rainy day, but there's not enough thrilling action or comedy for the big screen.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 15, 2017

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Mike McCahill

Guardian

Brannon composes the odd amusing sight gag, but homogenises his notionally eastern backdrop terribly ...

Rated: 2/5

Jun 15, 2017

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Tom Huddleston

Time Out

The definition of 'rock' here seems to be winsome be-yourself ballads with a smattering of guitar.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 12, 2017

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

A decent watch for families.

Rated: C

Feb 21, 2019

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

While the voice talent is nothing more than competent, the mediocre animation is good enough and the funny characters are likeable enough that it's not a total loss.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 20, 2018

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Rendy Jones

Rendy Reviews

Has impressive designs and a handful of humorous moments, but it's generic storytelling and slow pacing has it be just another average animated film aimed at young audiences.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 30, 2018

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Stephen C

LOL, 1.5 hours of animated comedy. Rated PG for Action and Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/27/25

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Vinny T

I love this movie and I watched it when I was 12 years old

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/15/25

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ELIAS M

ITS the best Indie movie that I see on my Life its so funny and thats the important

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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Diego B

Worth a watch it has a few flaws but honesly is enjoyable

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/29/24

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Will S

It is one of my best child hood movies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/05/24

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Adrian E

I HATE ROCK DOG!!!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/02/24

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Synopsis

For the Tibetan mastiffs on Snow Mountain, a dog's life has a simple riff -- guard a peaceful village of sheep from the thuggish wolf Linnux and his rabid pack. To avoid distractions, mastiff leader Khampa forbids all music. However, when his son Bodi discovers a radio that fell from the sky, it takes just a few guitar licks for the lad's fate to be sealed. Wanting to be a rock 'n' roll star, Bodi heads to the city to locate Angus Scattergood, a legendary musician who needs to write a new song.

Director: Ash Brannon
Producer: Amber Wang, Joyce Lou, David B. Miller, Rob Feng, Zheng Jun
Screenwriter: Ash Brannon, Kurt Voelker
Distributor: Summit Premiere
Production Co: Timeless Films, Mandoo Pictures, Eracme Entertainment, Dream Factory Group, Huayi Tencent Entertainment Company, Huayi Brothers Media Corp.
Rating: PG (Action and Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Music, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 24, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 9, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $9.4M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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