

The Dog of Flanders
1997, Japanese. Directed by Yoshio Kuroda.
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Nello Tarth is a poor but happy orphan who lives with his grandfather Jehan and his dog Patrasche in a little village near Antwerp. He spends his days drawing and delivering milk. When Nello decides to enter an art contest, he experiences firsthand the ignorance and cruelty of the villagers of the town. Nonetheless, with the help of his beloved dog, Nello perseveres to achieve his dream.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 15 March 1997
- Original title
- フランダースの犬
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Miho Maruo
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What The Dog of Flanders is based on
The Dog of Flanders is based on A Dog of Flanders (1872) by Ouida, published by Chapman and Hall.
1872
A Dog of Flanders
By Ouida
Published by Chapman and Hall
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The Dog of Flanders runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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The Dog of Flanders is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Dog of Flanders on?
The Dog of Flanders isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 March 1997. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dog of Flanders?
If you liked The Dog of Flanders, try Clannad: The Motion Picture, Origin: Spirits of the Past, The Anthem of the Heart.
Who directed The Dog of Flanders?
The Dog of Flanders (1997) was directed by Yoshio Kuroda and stars Sakura Tange, Makoto Tsumura, Kousei Yagi.
What is The Dog of Flanders based on?
The Dog of Flanders is based on A Dog of Flanders (1872) by Ouida, published by Chapman and Hall.