K-9
“Meet the two toughest cops in town. One's just a little smarter than the other!”
The extravagant cop Michael Dooley needs some help to fight a drug dealer who has tried to kill him. A "friend" gives him a dog named Jerry Lee (Officer Lewis), who has been trained to smell drugs. With his help, Dooley sets out to put his enemy behind the bars, but Jerry Lee has a personality of his own and works only when he wants to. On the other hand, the dog is quite good at destroying Dooley's car, house and sex-life...
Where to watch K-9 in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open K-9 there. Availability last verified on June 27, 2026.
Where is K-9 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About K-9
K-9 is a 1989 English-language action, comedy and crime film directed by Rod Daniel. The cast is led by Jim Belushi, Mel Harris, Kevin Tighe. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
K-9 was produced by Gordon Company and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 28, 1989, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $78 million worldwide.
- Director
- Rod Daniel
- Writers
- Steven Siegel, Scott Myers
- Release date
- April 28, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $17 million
- Box office
- $78 million
- Production
- Gordon Company, Universal Pictures
K-9 cast & crew
K-9 was directed by Rod Daniel and written by Steven Siegel and Scott Myers.
The cast features Jim Belushi as Mike Dooley, Mel Harris as Tracy, Kevin Tighe as Lyman, Ed O'Neill as Brannigan, James Handy as Captain Byers, and Daniel Davis as Halstead.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Miles Goodman, cinematography is by Dean Semler, and it was produced by Charles Gordon and Lawrence Gordon.
Is K-9 worth watching?
K-9 holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 1,056 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, comedy, and crime, K-9 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch K-9
K-9 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 K-9
Jim Belushi
Mike Dooley
Mel Harris
Tracy
Kevin Tighe
Lyman
Ed O'Neill
Brannigan
James Handy
Captain Byers
Daniel Davis
Halstead
Cotter Smith
Gilliam
John Snyder
Freddie
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Benny the Mule
Sherman Howard
Dillon
Jeff Allin
Chad
David Haskell
Doctor
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K-9 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch K-9 in United States?
K-9 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 K-9 in?
K-9 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is K-9?
K-9 runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is K-9 rated?
K-9 is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 1,056 ratings.
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