Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight
Synopsis
Eight-year-old Bobo grows up on her family farm in Rhodesia in 1980 during the final days of the Bush War to end British colonial rule. Her eyes see conflict, the family's bond to the land, and the lasting wounds that war imprints on those who live through it.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-20
Top Cast
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Lexi Venter
Bobo Fuller
Embeth Davidtz
Nicola Fuller
Zikhona Bali
Sarah
Fumani Shilubana
Jacob
Rob van Vuuren
Tim Fuller
Anina Reed
Vanessa Fuller
Albert Pretorius
Anton
Ronnie Mkwanazi
Samuel
Ricardo Genesis
Lucky
Judy Ditchfield
Grandmother
Peter Terry
Grandfather
Pumla Ndlazi
Maggie
Andreas Damm
Brightlight
Lexey Anne Wild
Baby Olivia
Lilah Rose Wild
Baby Olivia
Tessa Jubber
Aunt Sannie
Martelize Kolver
Margie
Ilana Cilliers
Jilly
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 11, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$637K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Embeth Davidtz
- Screenplay & Story
- Embeth Davidtz
- Original Score
- Chris Letcher
- Original Title
- Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Shona
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $637K
- Production Studios
- Rose and Oaks Media, Paeony Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Embeth Davidtz
Embeth Davidtz, Alexandra Fuller
Chris Letcher
Willie Nel
Nicholas Costaras
Anele Madoda, Frankie Du Toit, Helena Spring, Paul Buys, Embeth Davidtz
Department Leadership Roster
Embeth Davidtz
Director
Embeth Davidtz
Screenplay
Willie Nel
Director of Photography
Nicholas Costaras
Editor
Helena Spring
Producer
Paul Buys
Producer
Embeth Davidtz
Producer
Anneke Dempsey
Production Design
Monique Lampbrecht
Costume Design
Chris Letcher
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Violence • Language May Offend
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight about?
Eight-year-old Bobo grows up on her family farm in Rhodesia in 1980 during the final days of the Bush War to end British colonial rule. Her eyes see conflict, the family's bond to the land, and the lasting wounds that war imprints on those who live through it.
Who directed Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight?
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight was directed by Embeth Davidtz.
Who stars in Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight?
The principal cast of Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight includes Lexi Venter, Embeth Davidtz, Zikhona Bali, Fumani Shilubana, Rob van Vuuren.
When was Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight released and how long is it?
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight make at the box office?
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight grossed $637K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight was composed by Chris Letcher.
Is Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight based on a book or true story?
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Alexandra Fuller".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight?
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).