Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- gentle
- witty
- heartfelt
- lazy sunday
- comfort viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found Jennifer Morrison's debut feature gentle, heartfelt, compassionate, and marked by droll naturalism despite its fantastical premise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ned begins determined to become a military hero but comes to understand courage through the practical act of saving lives.
Ned, Tally, and his family embark on a misguided adventure that remains affectionate rather than cynical.
The story foregrounds relationships, compassion, and purpose among struggling working-class characters.
Critical reception specifically highlights the film's droll naturalism and assured visual style despite its fantastical premise.
Films like Sun Dogs, and why
The Fundamentals of Caring
shared offbeat dramedy tone, working-class characters, and compassionate focus on unconventional friendship
Little Miss Sunshine
shared gentle comedy, emotionally bruised protagonists, and a transformative road-adventure structure
The Way Way Back
shared bittersweet coming-of-age atmosphere, eccentric family dynamics, and understated humor
Movie Details
- Director
- Jennifer Morrison
- Release Date
- 2017-06-18
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (102)
Cast
- Michael Angarano
- Melissa Benoist
- Ed O'Neill
- Allison Janney
- Xzibit
- Jennifer Morrison
- Nicholas Massouh
- Eric Christian Olsen
- J.R. Ramirez
- Fernando Chien
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Sun Dogs about?
- An earnest would-be military hero finds a more meaningful mission in an unlikely family adventure and the human lives around him.
- What is Sun Dogs like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sun Dogs as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Sun Dogs violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Sun Dogs as mild.
- What did critics think of Sun Dogs?
- Critics broadly found Jennifer Morrison's debut feature gentle, heartfelt, compassionate, and marked by droll naturalism despite its fantastical premise.
- Which films are like Sun Dogs?
- Films with a similar feel include The Fundamentals of Caring, Little Miss Sunshine, and The Way Way Back.
- How long is Sun Dogs?
- Sun Dogs runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sun Dogs?
- In United States, Sun Dogs streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
