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Stray Dog

1949 · 122 min · Director: Akira Kurosawa

Stray Dog (1949) is a crime drama, directed by Akira Kurosawa. It stars Toshirō Mifune and Takashi Shimura. The 122-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.

What Stray Dog Is About

A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate to right the wrong, he goes undercover, scavenging Tokyo’s sweltering streets for the stray dog whose desperation has led him to a life of crime. With each step, cop and criminal’s lives become more intertwined and the investigation becomes an examination of Murakami’s own dark side.

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What is Stray Dog about?

A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate to right the wrong, he goes undercover, scavenging Tokyo’s sweltering streets for the stray dog whose desperation has led him to a life of crime.

Where can I watch Stray Dog?

Stray Dog is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Stray Dog?

Stray Dog runs for 122 minutes (2h 2m).

When did Stray Dog come out?

Stray Dog was released in 1949.

Who directed Stray Dog?

Stray Dog was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

Who stars in Stray Dog?

Stray Dog stars Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Awaji, Eiko Miyoshi.

What is Stray Dog's rating?

Stray Dog holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 78 out of 100.

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