Rock Dog (2016)

When a radio falls from the sky into the hands of a wide-eyed Tibetan Mastiff, he leaves home to fulfill his dream of becoming a musician, setting into motion a series of completely unexpected events.

Director:

Ash Brannon

Writers:

Ash Brannon (screenplay by), Kurt Voelker (screenplay by)

Stars:

Luke Wilson, Eddie Izzard, J.K. Simmons

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Luke Wilson	...	Bodi (voice)
Eddie Izzard	...	Angus Scattergood (voice)
J.K. Simmons	...	Khampa (voice)
Lewis Black	...	Linnux (voice)
Kenan Thompson	...	Riff (voice)
Mae Whitman	...	Darma (voice)
Jorge Garcia	...	Germur (voice)
Matt Dillon	...	Trey (voice)
Sam Elliott	...	Fleetwood Yak (voice)
Will Finn	...	Floyd / Carl (voice)
Ash Brannon	...	Ian (voice)
Liza Richardson	...	Radio DJ (voice)
Julie Craig	...	Additional Voices (voice)
Deng Feng	...	Additional Voices (voice)
Kellen Goff	...	Additional Voices (voice)

Storyline

Teenage Tibetan Mastiff Bodi (Luke Wilson) is expected to be the next guard of the village of Snow Mountain, succeeding his father Khampa (J. K. Simmons), who years ago drove out a pack of gangster Grey wolves, led by the villainous Linnux (Lewis Black). Khampa has some local sheep disguised as Mastiffs to give the illusion the village has multiple guards to keep the wolves at bay, but Bodi has trouble perfecting his father's signature move the Iron Paw, which projects a powerful blast that can only happen if Bodi "finds the fire." Khampa has forbidden music in the village as it distracted Bodi from his duties when he was younger..

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Plot Keywords:

musician | rock band | animal protagonist | anthropomorphism | deception | 

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Taglines:

Chase your dreams. Watch your tail

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for action and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

China USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 February 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Tibetan Rock Dog

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$60,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,704,749, 26 February 2017, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$9,404,922, 7 April 2017

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$20,519,503, 20 March 2017

Company Credits

Production Co:

Summit Premiere, Huayi Tencent Entertainment Company, Mandoo Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Bryan Cranston were considered for the role of Khampa

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Goofs

Angus's best rock guitar is levitating in its case.

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Quotes

[From Trailer; Angus Scattergood has been locked out of his mansion and was trying to get back in, only to be electrified by the fence and slams into a sheet of glass before flopping down on the road]
Angus: [lying on his back] I am completely paralyzed except for my mouth.
[moves his arm and index finger]
Angus: I am completely paralyzed except for my mouth... and my finger!

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Crazy Credits

The movie's main title is shown at the end. It came from the Bodi's power of the guitar at the "Glorious" finale concert sequence.

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Connections

References The Andy Griffith Show (1960)

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Soundtracks

Camptown Races
Composed by Vincent Blin, Unknown, Pierre Bonjour
Published by Kosinus APM

User Reviews

Better then I thought.

I went to go see rock dog, having very little knowledge and expectations of the movie. After sitting in my chair for 90 min I thought "Despite some clichés, it was better then I hoped for it to be." I saw the movie to be more fun and heartfelt then funny but it does have humor the whole family can enjoy.