White Dog
1982, English. Directed by Samuel Fuller.
When man’s best friend becomes his fiercest enemy…
Samuel Fuller’s throat-grabbing exposé on American racism was misunderstood and withheld from release when it was made in the early eighties.Today, the notorious film is lauded for its daring metaphor and gripping pulp filmmaking. Kristy McNichol stars as a young actress who adopts a lost German shepherd, only to discover through a series of horrifying incidents that the dog has been trained to attack black people, and Paul Winfield plays the animal trainer who tries to cure him. A snarling, uncompromising vision, White Dog is a tragic portrait of the evil done by that most corruptible of all animals; the human being.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 320 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch White Dog
White Dog isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 7 July 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Romain Gary, Samuel Fuller, Curtis Hanson
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $47K
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What White Dog is based on
White Dog is adapted from a novel.
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White Dog: quick answers
Is White Dog worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 320 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is White Dog?
White Dog runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does White Dog have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for White Dog. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
White Dog parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
White Dog is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is White Dog on?
White Dog isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like White Dog?
If you liked White Dog, try Wait Until Dark, Sisters, Cujo.
Who directed White Dog?
White Dog (1982) was directed by Samuel Fuller and stars Kristy McNichol, Paul Winfield, Burl Ives.
What is White Dog based on?
White Dog is adapted from a novel.