Black Dog
“The rules of the road are simple. Don't turn back.”
An ex-con takes a job driving a truck cross country. What he doesn't know is that the truck is filled with illegal weapons and now he must fight to survive and save his family.
Where to watch Black Dog in United States
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Where is Black Dog streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Rakuten TV |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Filmtastic Amazon Channel, Filmtastic | — |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Japan | — | Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | wavve |
About Black Dog
Black Dog is a 1998 English-language action and thriller film directed by Kevin Hooks. The cast is led by Patrick Swayze, Meat Loaf, Randy Travis. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube Free.
Black Dog was produced by Universal Pictures, Mutual Film Company, and Prelude Pictures and made in France and Germany. It was released on May 1, 1998, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kevin Hooks
- Writers
- William Mickelberry, Dan Vining
- Release date
- May 1, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $13 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Prelude Pictures
Black Dog cast & crew
Black Dog was directed by Kevin Hooks and written by William Mickelberry and Dan Vining.
The cast features Patrick Swayze as Jack Crews, Meat Loaf as Red, Randy Travis as Earl, Gabriel Casseus as Sonny, Graham Beckel as Cutler, and Brenda Strong as Melanie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by George S. Clinton, cinematography is by Buzz Feitshans IV, and it was produced by Raffaella De Laurentiis and Michael Ilitch Jr..
Is Black Dog worth watching?
Black Dog holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 296 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action and thriller, Black Dog is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Black Dog
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Cast of Black Dog
Patrick Swayze
Jack Crews
Meat Loaf
Red
Randy Travis
Earl
Gabriel Casseus
Sonny
Graham Beckel
Cutler
Brenda Strong
Melanie
Rusty De Wees
Junior
Brian Vincent
Wes
Cyril O'Reilly
Vince
Erin Broderick
Tracy
Charles S. Dutton
Ford
Stephen Tobolowsky
McClaren
Black Dog — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Black Dog in United States?
Black Dog is streaming on YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is Black Dog on YouTube Free?
Yes — Black Dog is currently available on YouTube Free in United States.
▸What language is Black Dog in?
Black Dog is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Black Dog?
Black Dog runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is Black Dog rated?
Black Dog is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 296 ratings.
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