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My Life as a Dog

PG19851h 42mLasse Hallström
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 82
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"It could have been worse. I've actually been lucky. If you compare..."

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.

DramaComedy
UnderdogBased On Novel Or BookSwedenUncleLonelinessRural AreaDogTranssexualTomboy1950s

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Frequently asked questions

What is My Life as a Dog (1985) about?

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.

Who stars in My Life as a Dog?

My Life as a Dog stars 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). The film was directed by Lasse Hallström.

How long is My Life as a Dog?

My Life as a Dog has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated PG.

Is My Life as a Dog worth watching?

My Life as a Dog holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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