Man's Best Friend
1993, English. Directed by John Lafia.
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A genetic research facility worker exposes animal abuses there to a local TV reporter, who frees and takes in a genetically altered dog from the lab, unaware that he has a violent streak.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Man's Best Friend
Man's Best Friend is streaming on Cultpix in India.
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Details
- Released
- 19 November 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Lafia
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $13M
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Man's Best Friend: quick answers
Is Man's Best Friend worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 143 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Man's Best Friend?
Man's Best Friend runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Man's Best Friend have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Man's Best Friend. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Man's Best Friend parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Man's Best Friend is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Man's Best Friend on?
Man's Best Friend is streaming on Cultpix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Man's Best Friend?
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Who directed Man's Best Friend?
Man's Best Friend (1993) was directed by John Lafia and stars Ally Sheedy, Lance Henriksen, Robert Costanzo.