Straw Dogs
2011, English. Directed by Rod Lurie.
Everyone has a breaking point.
A young couple moves to a quaint southern town. Soon their perfect getaway turns out to become a living hell when dark secrets and lethal passions spiral out of control.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.9/10 from 662 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Straw Dogs isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Details
- Released
- 16 September 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rod Lurie
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $10M
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What Straw Dogs is based on
Straw Dogs is based on Straw Dogs, a 1971 film and The Siege of Trencher's Farm (1969) by Gordon Williams, published by Harvill Secker.
Film · 1971
Straw Dogs
1969
The Siege of Trencher's Farm
By Gordon Williams
Published by Harvill Secker
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Straw Dogs: quick answers
Is Straw Dogs worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 662 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Straw Dogs have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Straw Dogs. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Straw Dogs parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Straw Dogs is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Straw Dogs on?
Straw Dogs isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Straw Dogs?
If you liked Straw Dogs, try Cape Fear, Butterfly on a Wheel, Sleeping with the Enemy.
Who directed Straw Dogs?
Straw Dogs (2011) was directed by Rod Lurie and stars James Marsden, Kate Bosworth, Alexander Skarsgård.
What is Straw Dogs based on?
Straw Dogs is based on Straw Dogs, a 1971 film and The Siege of Trencher's Farm (1969) by Gordon Williams, published by Harvill Secker.