Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- irreverent
- breezy
- lazy sunday
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an implausible and weakly executed action comedy, while acknowledging the charm of Jerry Lee's performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mike Dooley and aging German Shepherd Jerry Lee must continue working together despite pressure to retire the dog.
Dooley and Jerry Lee are partnered with Sergeant Welles and young Doberman Zeus after Jerry Lee struggles to keep pace.
Crime novelist Devon Lane blames Dooley for a rejected relationship and pursues a targeted revenge campaign against him.
Jerry Lee's declining abilities put his place on the force at risk, while his experience remains vital to the investigation and rescue.
Films like K-911, and why
K-9
shared buddy cop comedy, police action, and human canine partnership
Turner & Hooch
shared police comedy, crime investigation, and irreverent partnership dynamics
Top Dog
shared animal-assisted policing, comedic action, and broad buddy-film tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Charles T. Kanganis
- Release Date
- 2000-04-05
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (277)
Cast
- Jim Belushi
- Christine Tucci
- James Handy
- Wade Williams
- Scotch Ellis Loring
- J.J. Johnston
- Joe Palese
- Vincent Castellanos
- Timo Flloko
- Joe Sabatino
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is K-911 about?
- An aging police dog and his stubborn human partner face retirement, a personal vendetta, and a hostage rescue while proving their partnership still has bite.
- What is K-911 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of K-911 as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is K-911 violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in K-911 as moderate.
- What did critics think of K-911?
- Critics broadly found the film an implausible and weakly executed action comedy, while acknowledging the charm of Jerry Lee's performance.
- Which films are like K-911?
- Films with a similar feel include K-9, Turner & Hooch, and Top Dog.
- How long is K-911?
- K-911 runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch K-911?
- In United States, K-911 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
