Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- warm
- gentle
- witty
- lazy sunday
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film frothy and gentle, with lovable dogs carrying a forgettable but accessible ensemble of human stories.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Elizabeth, Tara, Grace and Kurt, Dax, and Walter follow separate Los Angeles plots that converge around the animal-care fundraiser.
Dogs initiate encounters, repair loneliness, support adoption, and connect the human characters across the city.
The film balances several low-stakes romances, family anxieties, and rescue efforts with a consistently heart-warming register.
Los Angeles functions as the shared urban environment linking the television studio, coffee shop, animal center, homes, and neighborhoods.
Films like Dog Days, and why
Love Actually
interwoven romantic comedy stories, warm ensemble tone, and urban relationship drama
Valentine's Day
multiple connected relationship narratives with a gentle, feel-good emotional register
He's Just Not That Into You
ensemble romantic comedy centered on friendship, chance encounters, and Los Angeles life
Marley & Me
family-friendly animal-centered storytelling with affectionate humor and emotional uplift
Movie Details
- Director
- Ken Marino
- Release Date
- 2018-08-10
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (288)
Cast
- Nina Dobrev
- Vanessa Hudgens
- Adam Pally
- Eva Longoria
- Rob Corddry
- Tone Bell
- Jon Bass
- Michael Cassidy
- Finn Wolfhard
- Ron Cephas Jones
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Peacock Premium, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Dog Days about?
- A warm Los Angeles ensemble comedy where dogs unexpectedly connect lonely, anxious, and romantically entangled people.
- What is Dog Days like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dog Days as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Dog Days violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Dog Days.
- What did critics think of Dog Days?
- Critics broadly found the film frothy and gentle, with lovable dogs carrying a forgettable but accessible ensemble of human stories.
- Which films are like Dog Days?
- Films with a similar feel include Love Actually, Valentine's Day, He's Just Not That Into You, and Marley & Me.
- How long is Dog Days?
- Dog Days runs 112 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dog Days?
- In United States, Dog Days streams on Peacock Premium, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus.
