The Dog Problem
“Eat. Sleep. Therapy. Repeat.”
In the film, Solo is a down-on-his-luck writer who is encouraged by his psychiatrist to get a dog. Solo meets his love interest, who he assumes to be a dog owner when meeting her at a dog play park, but dog problems stand in their way.
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About The Dog Problem
The Dog Problem is a 2006 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Scott Caan. The cast is led by Giovanni Ribisi, Lynn Collins, Scott Caan. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel.
The Dog Problem was produced by thinkfilm and Thousand Words and made in United States of America. It was released on September 11, 2006, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Scott Caan
- Writers
- Scott Caan
- Release date
- September 11, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- thinkfilm, Thousand Words
The Dog Problem cast & crew
The Dog Problem was directed by Scott Caan and written by Scott Caan.
The cast features Giovanni Ribisi as Solo, Lynn Collins as Lola, Scott Caan as Casper, Mena Suvari as Jules, Sarah Shahi as Candy, and Kevin Corrigan as Benny.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh, cinematography is by Phil Parmet, and it was produced by Jonah Smith and Palmer West.
Is The Dog Problem worth watching?
The Dog Problem holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 55 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, The Dog Problem is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Dog Problem
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Cast of The Dog Problem
Giovanni Ribisi
Solo
Lynn Collins
Lola
Scott Caan
Casper
Mena Suvari
Jules
Sarah Shahi
Candy
Kevin Corrigan
Benny
Tito Ortiz
Frank
Kimo Leopoldo
Ted
Don Cheadle
Dr. Nourmand (uncredited)
Brian Goodman
Joe the Guard
Jennifer Carpenter
Redheaded Waitress
Joanna Krupa
Taffy
The Dog Problem — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Dog Problem in United States?
The Dog Problem is streaming on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is The Dog Problem on The Roku Channel?
Yes — The Dog Problem is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Dog Problem in?
The Dog Problem is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Dog Problem?
The Dog Problem runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is The Dog Problem rated?
The Dog Problem is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 55 ratings.
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