The Boy with the Big Black Dog
1986, German. Directed by Hannelore Unterberg.
A little boy tries to keep a huge Newfoundland dog in his family's apartment.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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- Released
- 13 June 1986
- Original title
- Der Junge mit dem großen schwarzen Hund
- Country
- Germany, East Germany
- Written by
- Margot Beichler, Hildegard Schumacher, Siegfried Schumacher
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The Boy with the Big Black Dog: quick answers
Is The Boy with the Big Black Dog worth watching?
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How long is The Boy with the Big Black Dog?
The Boy with the Big Black Dog runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does The Boy with the Big Black Dog have a post-credits scene?
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The Boy with the Big Black Dog parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Boy with the Big Black Dog on?
The Boy with the Big Black Dog isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 June 1986. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boy with the Big Black Dog?
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Who directed The Boy with the Big Black Dog?
The Boy with the Big Black Dog (1986) was directed by Hannelore Unterberg and stars Niels Anschütz, Miriam Knabe, Kurt Böwe.