Movie

My Life as a Dog

“It could have been worse. I've actually been lucky. If you compare...”

★ 7.2(294)19851h 42m

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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 Switzerland — 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

underdogbased on novel or bookswedenunclelonelinessrural areadogtranssexualtomboy1950sboxing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch My Life as a Dog in Switzerland?+

My Life as a Dog is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is My Life as a Dog on Netflix?+

My Life as a Dog is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

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.