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Shooting Dogs

7.520061h 55mRMovieDramaHistory

Two westerners, a priest and a teacher find themselves in the middle of the Rwandan genocide and face a moral dilemna. Do they place themselves in danger and protect the refugees, or escape the country with their lives? Based on a true story.

DirectorMichael Caton-Jones
WriterDavid Wolstencroft
ProducersPippa Cross·Jens Meurer

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Caton-Jones

JHJohn Hurt
John Hurt
Christopher
HDHugh Dancy
Hugh Dancy
Joe Connor
DHDominique Horwitz
Dominique Horwitz
Capitaine Charles Delon
NWNicola Walker
Nicola Walker
Rachel
DGDavid Gyasi
David Gyasi
François
STSteve Toussaint
Steve Toussaint
Roland
CAClare-Hope Ashitey
Clare-Hope Ashitey
Marie
SN
Susan Nalwoga
Edda
VP
Victor Power
Julius
VP
Victor Power
Mark
MJ
Musa Kasonka Jr.
Boniface
KK
Kizito Ssentamu Kayiira
Pierre

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Shooting Dogs — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shooting Dogs?

Shooting Dogs is streaming on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shooting Dogs on Netflix?

No, Shooting Dogs is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV and Plex.

Is Shooting Dogs on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Shooting Dogs isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Tubi TV and Plex instead.

Where can I watch Shooting Dogs for free?

Shooting Dogs is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada.

Is Shooting Dogs based on a true story?

Yes — Shooting Dogs is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).