A Boy and His Dog
“A rather kinky tale of survival.”
Synopsis
Set in the year 2024 in post-apocalyptic America, 18-year old Vic and his telepathic dog, Blood, are scavengers in the desolate wilderness ravaged by World War IV, where survivors must battle for food and shelter in the desert-like wasteland. Vic and Blood eke out a meager existence, foraging for food and fighting gangs of cutthroats.
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A Boy and His Dog (1975) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
USA Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 14, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 1982
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
17.25x
+$6.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- L.Q. Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- L.Q. Jones
- Original Score
- Tim McIntire
- Original Title
- A Boy and His Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.9M
- Production Studios
- LQ/JAF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
L.Q. Jones
L.Q. Jones, Harlan Ellison
Tim McIntire
John Arthur Morrill
Scott Conrad
Alvy Moore, L.Q. Jones
Department Leadership Roster
L.Q. Jones
Director
John Arthur Morrill
Director of Photography
Tim McIntire
Original Music Composer
William H. Burton Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Ray Boyle
Production Design
L.Q. Jones
Screenplay
Scott Conrad
Editor
Alvy Moore
Producer
L.Q. Jones
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Boy and His Dog
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Boy and His Dog about?
Set in the year 2024 in post-apocalyptic America, 18-year old Vic and his telepathic dog, Blood, are scavengers in the desolate wilderness ravaged by World War IV, where survivors must battle for food and shelter in the desert-like wasteland. Vic and Blood eke out a meager existence, foraging for food and fighting gangs of cutthroats.
Who directed A Boy and His Dog?
A Boy and His Dog was directed by L.Q. Jones.
Who stars in A Boy and His Dog?
The principal cast of A Boy and His Dog includes Don Johnson, Susanne Benton, Jason Robards, Tim McIntire, Alvy Moore.
When was A Boy and His Dog released and how long is it?
A Boy and His Dog was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Boy and His Dog?
A Boy and His Dog had a reported production budget of $400K and grossed $6.9M at the worldwide box office (17.25 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Boy and His Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Boy and His Dog was composed by Tim McIntire.
Is A Boy and His Dog based on a book or true story?
A Boy and His Dog is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harlan Ellison".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Boy and His Dog?
A Boy and His Dog holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).