# A Boy and His Dog (1975)

> A feral young scavenger and his telepathic dog navigate a ruined future where underground civilization proves more dangerous than the wasteland.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2805

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, Comedy
- Director: L.Q. Jones
- Cast: Don Johnson, Susanne Benton, Jason Robards, Tim McIntire, Alvy Moore, Helene Winston, Charles McGraw, Hal Baylor
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072730/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: irreverent, sardonic, bleak, cult movie night, late night viewing

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