# Red Dog (2011)

> A legendary kelpie turns a remote 1970s mining settlement into a warmly comic portrait of loyalty, community, and shared mourning.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/45852

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Family
- Director: Kriv Stenders
- Cast: Josh Lucas, Rachael Taylor, Rohan Nichol, Luke Ford, Arthur Angel, John Batchelor, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Noah Taylor
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0803061/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm, witty, nostalgic, family movie night, dog lovers night

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of a dog that brings communities together and teaches the power of love and friendship.

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