Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- mischievous
- colorful
- family movie night
- nostalgic animation viewing
What critics said
Critics found the film emotionally engaging and visually vibrant but uneven, citing confusing storytelling, disjointed structure, violence for a family film, and forgettable songs.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Charlie returns from the Pearly Gates and gradually changes through his relationship with Anne-Marie and his willingness to sacrifice for her.
The story includes Heaven, Hell, demons, death, murder plots, and life-threatening peril despite its G rating and talking-dog premise.
The dog pound, casino schemes, gambling culture, and musical atmosphere are rooted in New Orleans while filtered through canine crime-comedy conventions.
Critics specifically praised the vibrant color palette and rubbery, flexible animation associated with Don Bluth's production style.
Films like All Dogs Go to Heaven, and why
The Secret of NIMH
Shares hand-drawn fantasy adventure, animal protagonists, emotional redemption themes, and a colorful musical tone.
The Great Mouse Detective
Shares talking-animal comedy, family-oriented fantasy, vivid animation, and darker peril beneath a playful surface.
The Land Before Time
Shares animated fantasy, animal-centered adventure, moral growth, and emotionally affecting themes of friendship and sacrifice.
The Lion King
Shares afterlife fantasy, second chances, comedy-drama, and a balance of family appeal with death-related peril.
Movie Details
- Director
- Don Bluth
- Release Date
- 1989-11-17
- Runtime
- 84 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (1183)
Cast
- Burt Reynolds
- Dom DeLuise
- Judith Barsi
- Vic Tayback
- Melba Moore
- Ken Page
- Charles Nelson Reilly
- Nigel Pegram
- Loni Anderson
- Godfrey Quigley
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu
- 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 All Dogs Go to Heaven about?
- A roguish New Orleans dog gets a supernatural second chance and must choose between revenge and saving the little girl who awakens his conscience.
- What is All Dogs Go to Heaven like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of All Dogs Go to Heaven as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is All Dogs Go to Heaven violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in All Dogs Go to Heaven as moderate.
- What did critics think of All Dogs Go to Heaven?
- Critics found the film emotionally engaging and visually vibrant but uneven, citing confusing storytelling, disjointed structure, violence for a family film, and forgettable songs.
- Which films are like All Dogs Go to Heaven?
- Films with a similar feel include The Secret of NIMH, The Great Mouse Detective, The Land Before Time, and The Lion King.
- How long is All Dogs Go to Heaven?
- All Dogs Go to Heaven runs 84 minutes.
- Where can I watch All Dogs Go to Heaven?
- In United States, All Dogs Go to Heaven streams on Hulu.
