Rock Dog

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Rock Dog

PG

2017

1h 30m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Music

Animation

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47%

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55 Reviews

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2,500+ Ratings

For the Tibetan mastiffs on Snow Mountain, a dog's life has a simple riff -- guard a peaceful village of sheep from the thuggish wolf Linnux and his rabid pack. To avoid distractions, mastiff leader Khampa forbids all music. However, when his son Bodi discovers a radio that fell from the sky, it takes just a few guitar licks for the lad's fate to be sealed. Wanting to be a rock 'n' roll star, Bodi heads to the city to locate Angus Scattergood, a legendary musician who needs to write a new song.

Critics Consensus

Rock Dog is amiable enough, but its second-tier animation and uninspired story add up to a movie whose meager charms are likely to escape all but the youngest and least demanding viewers.

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Kate Muir

The Times (UK)

06/15/2017

2/5

This Chinese-American production may make decent television for children on a rainy day, but there's not enough thrilling action or comedy for the big screen.

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Mike McCahill

Guardian

06/15/2017

2/5

Brannon composes the odd amusing sight gag, but homogenises his notionally eastern backdrop terribly ...

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Tom Huddleston

Time Out

06/12/2017

2/5

The definition of 'rock' here seems to be winsome be-yourself ballads with a smattering of guitar.

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

02/21/2019

C

A decent watch for families.

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

12/20/2018

3/5

While the voice talent is nothing more than competent, the mediocre animation is good enough and the funny characters are likeable enough that it's not a total loss.

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Rendy Jones

Rendy Reviews

08/30/2018

2/5

Has impressive designs and a handful of humorous moments, but it's generic storytelling and slow pacing has it be just another average animated film aimed at young audiences.

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom May 5

Rock Dog is a pretty "meh" animated film that follows a dog who dreams of becoming a rock musician. The premise is simple and familiar, and while it has a few entertaining moments, it doesn’t really do anything especially new or memorable with its story. The animation is decent and the music-driven concept has potential, but the overall execution feels fairly standard and predictable. It’s the kind of movie that’s easy to watch once, but just as easy to forget afterward. I know it’s based on the Chinese graphic novel Tibetan Rock Dog by Zheng Jun (which I haven’t read), but the adaptation doesn’t quite stand out on its own. Overall, it’s not bad, just average—hence a solid 5/10.

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Grace M.

@RT62281882 Apr 24

I love this movie but then rock dog two end three

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Frederick S

@Sawickifr33 Feb 4

Very funny Chinese movie! The first time I watched this on TV, it made me laugh. Two thumbs up! The dad was so funny because of his humor.

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Chase B

@Rottenman321 Jan 11

Rock dog is a very underrated movie and for me is the best animated movie of all time. Rock dog has an amazing voice cast with J,K Simmons as Kampa and even includes The Voice. This movie did not make nearly enough money so it is important the we support it. While the animation is not that great the story ark is very fulfilling and truthful. I believe it truly reflects important lessons in life and I think you should give it a try. Also the sound track is amazing. The other thing I love about rock dog is all the family comedy and fun, rock dog also has so many plot lines that all get resolved and in a great way. If you want to see the true hi lights and best parts of this movie I recommend watching the short video about why they made this movie in the first,place. So please go watch rock dog.

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alan g

@agenser Jan 10

Cheap chinese rip off of a bad Simpsons episode. Horrible animation. Worse voice acting with 3rd tier actors.

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Azka B

@RT07376664 Dec 3

Rock Dog is such an underrated movie. It has the perfect voice cast, including Luke Wilson, Eddie Izzard, and J. K. Simmons. It also has a really catchy soundtrack.

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Synopsis

For the Tibetan mastiffs on Snow Mountain, a dog's life has a simple riff -- guard a peaceful village of sheep from the thuggish wolf Linnux and his rabid pack. To avoid distractions, mastiff leader Khampa forbids all music. However, when his son Bodi discovers a radio that fell from the sky, it takes just a few guitar licks for the lad's fate to be sealed. Wanting to be a rock 'n' roll star, Bodi heads to the city to locate Angus Scattergood, a legendary musician who needs to write a new song.

Director: Ash Brannon
Producer: Amber Wang, Joyce Lou, David B. Miller, Rob Feng, Zheng Jun
Screenwriter: Ash Brannon, Kurt Voelker
Distributor: Summit Premiere
Production Co: Timeless Films, Mandoo Pictures, Eracme Entertainment, Dream Factory Group, Huayi Tencent Entertainment Company, Huayi Brothers Media Corp.
Rating: PG (Action and Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Music, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 24, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 9, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $9.4M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)