Dog Days
“It's going to be off the leash.”
Synopsis
Elizabeth, a charming morning show news anchor, seeks advice from her dog's therapist after a breakup. Tara, a spunky barista, dreams of a life beyond the coffee shop. Awkward Garrett pines for Tara while trying to keep his adopt-a-dog business afloat. Dax is a man-child and leader of the aspiring rock band Frunk. Grace and Kurt anxiously await the arrival of their adoptive daughter, Amelia. Walter, an aging, lonely widower, loses his dog Mabel when she runs off. The beloved canines in their lives soon start to influence their careers, friendships, and romantic relationships in funny and unexpected ways.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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DOG DAYS | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-13
Top Cast
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Nina Dobrev
Elizabeth
Vanessa Hudgens
Tara
Adam Pally
Dax
Eva Longoria
Grace Chapman
Rob Corddry
Kurt Chapman
Tone Bell
Jimmy Johnston
Jon Bass
Garrett
Michael Cassidy
Dr. Mike Stone
Finn Wolfhard
Tyler
Ron Cephas Jones
Walter
Thomas Lennon
Greg
Tig Notaro
Danielle Thornhill
Lauren Lapkus
Daisy
Jessica St. Clair
Ruth
Ryan Hansen
Peter
Tony Cavalero
Stanley
Jessica Lowe
Amy
Mo Gaffney
Mayor Velez
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 24, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.68x
-$3.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Marino
- Screenplay & Story
- Elissa Matsueda, Erica Oyama
- Original Score
- Craig Wedren, Matt Novack
- Original Title
- Dog Days
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.8M
- Production Studios
- LD Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Marino
Elissa Matsueda, Erica Oyama
Craig Wedren, Matt Novack
Frank Barrera
Brian Scofield
Alison Semenza, Nicole Stojkovich, Scott Holroyd, Michael Glassman, Mickey Liddell
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Marino
Director
Craig Wedren
Original Music Composer
Brian Scofield
Editor
Marcia Hinds
Production Design
Frank Barrera
Director of Photography
Matt Novack
Original Music Composer
Mickey Liddell
Producer
Pete Shilaimon
Producer
Jennifer Monroe
Producer
Elissa Matsueda
Screenplay
Erica Oyama
Screenplay
G. Peter King
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Days
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dog Days about?
Elizabeth, a charming morning show news anchor, seeks advice from her dog's therapist after a breakup. Tara, a spunky barista, dreams of a life beyond the coffee shop. Awkward Garrett pines for Tara while trying to keep his adopt-a-dog business afloat. Dax is a man-child and leader of the aspiring rock band Frunk. Grace and Kurt anxiously await the arrival of their adoptive daughter, Amelia. Walter, an aging, lonely widower, loses his dog Mabel when she runs off. The beloved canines in their lives soon start to influence their careers, friendships, and romantic relationships in funny and unexpected ways.
Who directed Dog Days?
Dog Days was directed by Ken Marino.
Who stars in Dog Days?
The principal cast of Dog Days includes Nina Dobrev, Vanessa Hudgens, Adam Pally, Eva Longoria, Rob Corddry.
When was Dog Days released and how long is it?
Dog Days was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dog Days?
Dog Days had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $6.8M at the worldwide box office (0.68 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Dog Days?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dog Days was composed by Craig Wedren, Matt Novack.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dog Days?
Dog Days holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).