Black Dog
Released from jail, Lang returns to his hometown in Northwest China. As part of a dog patrol tasked with clearing stray dogs before the 2008 Olympics, he bonds with a black stray. The two lonely souls embark on a new journey together.
Where to watch Black Dog in United States
Can I watch Black Dog in United States? Yes — you can stream Black Dog in United States on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Black Dog there. Availability last verified on September 30, 2026.
Where is Black Dog streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | — |
| Japan | — | U-NEXT, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Black Dog
Black Dog is a 2024 Chinese-language drama film directed by Guan Hu. The cast is led by Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Tong Liya, Jia Zhangke. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Black Dog was produced by The Seventh Art Pictures, Huayi Brothers Pictures, and Momo Pictures and made in China. It was released on June 15, 2024, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Guan Hu
- Writers
- Guan Hu, Ge Rui, Wu Bing
- Release date
- June 15, 2024
- Original language
- Chinese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- The Seventh Art Pictures, Huayi Brothers Pictures, Momo Pictures
Black Dog cast & crew
Black Dog was directed by Guan Hu and written by Guan Hu, Ge Rui, and Wu Bing.
The cast features Eddie Peng Yu-Yan as Lang Yonghui, Tong Liya as Grape, Jia Zhangke as Uncle Yao, Zhang Yi as Manager, Zhou You as Nie Shili, and Hu Xiaoguang as Butcher Hu.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Breton Vivian, cinematography is by Gao Weizhe, and it was produced by Liang Jing and Zhu Wenjiu.
Is Black Dog worth watching?
Black Dog holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 242 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Black Dog is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Black Dog
In United States, you can stream Black Dog on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Black Dog
Eddie Peng Yu-Yan
Lang Yonghui
Tong Liya
Grape
Jia Zhangke
Uncle Yao
Zhang Yi
Manager
Zhou You
Nie Shili
Hu Xiaoguang
Butcher Hu
Wang Yiquan
Police Officer Liu
Niu Ben
Mr. Camel
Yin Yuanzhang
Noodle Restaurant Owner
Zhang Li
Yang Da
Mo Tuhongzhe
Yang Er
Wu You
Patrol Squad Deputy
Black Dog — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Black Dog in United States?
Black Dog is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Black Dog on Kanopy?
Yes — Black Dog is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Black Dog in?
Black Dog is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Black Dog?
Black Dog runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is Black Dog rated?
Black Dog is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 242 ratings.
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