Red Dog: True Blue (2016)

An iconic Australian story of family, friendship and adventure, between a young boy and a scrappy one-of-a-kind dog that would grow up to become an Australian legend.

Director:

Kriv Stenders

Writer:

Daniel Taplitz (screenplay by)

Stars:

Jason Isaacs, Levi Miller, Bryan Brown

2 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Isaacs	...	Michael Carter
Levi Miller	...	Mick
Bryan Brown	...	Grandpa
Hanna Mangan Lawrence	...	Betty Marble
Thomas Cocquerel	...	Bill Stemple
John Jarratt	...	Lang Hancock
Justine Clarke	...	Diane Carter
Zen McGrath	...	Theo Carter
Winta McGrath	...	Nicholas Carter
Steve Le Marquand	...	Little John
Syd Brisbane	...	Big John
Kee Chan	...	Jimmy Umbrella
Kelton Pell	...	Durack
Calen Tassone	...	Taylor Pete
Phoenix	...	Blue Dog

Storyline

A father takes his two young sons to see Red Dog. After the movie he describes to his oldest son how Red Dog is based on the story of a dog he had as a boy - Blue. From this we see the period in the man's childhood when Blue was his dog, their trials and tribulations living on a farm in a remote part of Western Australia.

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Plot Keywords:

red dog | true blue | close up of eyes | four word title | colon in title | 

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Taglines:

Every legend has a beginning.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Romance

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 December 2016 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Blue Dog

Filming Locations:

Karratha, Western Australia, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Good Dog Enterprises, Woss Group Film Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Prequel to the Red Dog (2011) movie.

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Connections

Follows Red Dog (2011)

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Soundtracks

Sorry
Performed by The Easybeats
Composed by Stevie Wright (as Wright) / George Young (as Young)
© & (P) 1975 J Albert & Son Pty Ltd
Licensed courtesy of Alberts

User Reviews

Autistic Reviewers Opinion Of This Movie.

Australia's favorite dog is back and this time he has a background of where he came from! The most loyal and Australian dog has become a worldwide sensation and has made everyone around the world fall in love with him.

A little boy named Mick (Levi Miller) has moved from Perth and into the outback with his Grandfather until he gets his life on track. Within a couple of days a storm hits and the next day after the storm he finds a little puppy covered in blue. He names him "True Blue" only to later discover he is a Red looking Dog. For a whole year they grow a friendship that could never be broken. Together we see the love they have for each other.

All in all, this movie is just like the first one. It's like a refreshment or reminder of the dog we fell in love with. It offers nothing new nor nothing incredible. Acting wasn't that good, and it tries too hard on making Australian jokes that aren't really that funny. The only great actor in this was "red Dog" himself. By the time you get to the ending you see just how sad it is when best friends have to go away. But either way red Dog really was an inspiration to Australia and he's a great example of what a true friend really is. The Autistic Reviewers give this a 6/10. 2.5/5 stars. It's worth seeing. But if you haven't already check the first one out!