

Hounddog
“Every heart has an awakening. Every soul needs a song.”
A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley.
Where to watch Hounddog in United States
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Where is Hounddog streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Hounddog
Hounddog is a 2008 English-language drama and music film directed by Deborah Kampmeier. The cast is led by Dakota Fanning, Oliver Clayton-Luce, Isabelle Fuhrman. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Hounddog was produced by Motion Picture Group, The and made in United States of America. It was released on September 19, 2008, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Deborah Kampmeier
- Writers
- Deborah Kampmeier
- Release date
- September 19, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Motion Picture Group, The
Hounddog cast & crew
Hounddog was directed by Deborah Kampmeier and written by Deborah Kampmeier.
The cast features Dakota Fanning as Lewellen, Oliver Clayton-Luce as Boy 3, Isabelle Fuhrman as Grasshopper, Cody Hanford as Buddy, Piper Laurie as Grammie, and David Morse as Daddy.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Edward Lachman and it was produced by Scott Franklin and Robin Wright.
Is Hounddog worth watching?
Hounddog holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 137 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, Hounddog is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hounddog
Hounddog isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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 Hounddog

Dakota Fanning
Lewellen
Oliver Clayton-Luce
Boy 3

Isabelle Fuhrman
Grasshopper
Cody Hanford
Buddy

Piper Laurie
Grammie

David Morse
Daddy

Afemo Omilami
Charles
Ryan Pelton
Elvis Presley

Ron Prather
Tuckdriver

Christoph Sanders
Wooden's Boy

Jill Scott
Big mma thorton

Frank Hoyt Taylor
Doctor
Hounddog — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hounddog in United States?
Hounddog is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Hounddog in?
Hounddog is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hounddog?
Hounddog runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Hounddog rated?
Hounddog is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 137 ratings.











