Red Dog

Red Dog

He's Been Everywhere Mate.

Directed by Kriv Stenders

Produced by Endymion Films, ScreenWest

201192 min7.3 / 10

A heartwarming true story about a loyal dog's journey through the Australian outback that brings a fractured community together, balancing genuine grief and loss with the comfort of belonging.

The legendary true story of the Red Dog who united a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long lost master.

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  • Is Red Dog scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Red Dog sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Red Dog easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Red Dog violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does Red Dog end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 71% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity31

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Red Dog

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Red Dog

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Red Dog, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Red Dog, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Red Dog, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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