# Rock Dog (2016)

> A dutiful young Tibetan Mastiff risks disappointing his father when rock music awakens a dream of becoming a performer.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/212375

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Music
- Director: Ash Brannon
- Cast: Luke Wilson, Suzy Eddie Izzard, J.K. Simmons, Lewis Black, Kenan Thompson, Mae Whitman, Jorge Garcia, Matt Dillon
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2822672/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, uplifting, breezy, family movie night, rainy day

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- [Rock Dog 3: Battle the Beat (2023)](https://ember.film/movie/1006991)

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