My Life as a Dog
“It could have been worse. I've actually been lucky. If you compare...”
My Life as a Dog is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 21 July 2026.
Where to watch My Life as a Dog
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Lasse Hallström
- Release date
- 1985-12-12
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Language
- Swedish
- Box office
- $8,300,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Sweden
- Studio
- SF Studios
My Life as a Dog — trailer
About My Life as a Dog
My Life as a Dog is a 1985 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Lasse Hallström, starring Anton Glanzelius, Tomas von Brömssen and Anki Lidén. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 294 viewers. Below you can see where to watch My Life as a Dog in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
A boy, obsessed with comparing himself with those less fortunate, experiences a different life at the home of his aunt and uncle in 1959 Sweden.
Cast
Anton Glanzelius
Ingemar Johansson
Tomas von Brömssen
Ingemar's Uncle Gunnar
Anki Lidén
Ingemar's Mother
Melinda Kinnaman
Saga
Kicki Rundgren
Gunnar's Wife Ulla
Lennart Hjulström
The Artist
Ing-Marie Carlsson
Berit
Leif Ericson
Uncle Sandberg
Christina Carlwind
Mrs. Sandberg
Ralph Carlsson
Harry
Viveca Dahlén
Tvättande Kvinna
Johan Widerberg
Boy in Town
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch My Life as a Dog in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream My Life as a Dog on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is My Life as a Dog on Netflix?+
My Life as a Dog is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is My Life as a Dog?+
My Life as a Dog has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Who stars in My Life as a Dog?+
My Life as a Dog stars Anton Glanzelius, Tomas von Brömssen, Anki Lidén, Melinda Kinnaman and Kicki Rundgren.
When did My Life as a Dog come out?+
My Life as a Dog is a 1985 movie directed by Lasse Hallström.
What genre is My Life as a Dog?+
My Life as a Dog is Drama and Comedy film.
Who directed My Life as a Dog?+
My Life as a Dog was directed by Lasse Hallström.
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