My Life as a Dog
1985, Swedish. Directed by Lasse Hallström.
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A boy, obsessed with comparing himself with those less fortunate, experiences a different life at the home of his aunt and uncle in 1959 Sweden.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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My Life as a Dog is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lasse HallströmDirector
- Anton GlanzeliusIngemar Johansson
- Tomas von BrömssenIngemar's Uncle Gunnar
- Anki LidénIngemar's Mother
- Melinda KinnamanSaga
- Kicki RundgrenGunnar's Wife Ulla
- Lennart HjulströmThe Artist
- Ing-Marie CarlssonBerit
- Leif EricsonUncle Sandberg
- Christina CarlwindMrs. Sandberg
- Ralph CarlssonHarry
- Viveca DahlénTvättande Kvinna
- Johan WiderbergBoy in Town
Details
- Released
- 12 December 1985
- Original title
- Mitt liv som hund
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Lasse Hallström, Reidar Jönsson, Per Berglund
- Box office
- $8.3M
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What My Life as a Dog is based on
My Life as a Dog is based on My Life as a Dog, a novel by Reidar Jönsson.
Novel
My Life as a Dog
By Reidar Jönsson
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My Life as a Dog: quick answers
Is My Life as a Dog worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 305 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is My Life as a Dog?
My Life as a Dog runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does My Life as a Dog have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for My Life as a Dog. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
My Life as a Dog parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for My Life as a Dog yet.
Which OTT platform is My Life as a Dog on?
My Life as a Dog is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Life as a Dog?
If you liked My Life as a Dog, try Housekeeping, A Dog Year, 50 to 1.
Who directed My Life as a Dog?
My Life as a Dog (1985) was directed by Lasse Hallström and stars Anton Glanzelius, Tomas von Brömssen, Anki Lidén.
What is My Life as a Dog based on?
My Life as a Dog is based on My Life as a Dog, a novel by Reidar Jönsson.