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Black Dog

7.120241h 56mNRMovieDrama

Released from jail, Lang returns to his hometown in Northwest China. As part of a dog patrol tasked with clearing stray dogs before the 2008 Olympics, he bonds with a black stray. The two lonely souls embark on a new journey together.

DirectorGuan Hu
WritersGuan Hu·Ge Rui
ProducersZhu Wenjiu·Liang Jing

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Guan Hu

EPEddie Peng
Eddie Peng
Lang Yonghui
TLTong Liya
Tong Liya
Grape
JZJia Zhangke
Jia Zhangke
Uncle Yao
ZYZhang Yi
Zhang Yi
Manager
ZYZhou You
Zhou You
Nie Shili
HXHu Xiaoguang
Hu Xiaoguang
Butcher Hu
WYWang Yiquan
Wang Yiquan
Police Officer Liu
NBNiu Ben
Niu Ben
Mr. Camel
YY
Yin Yuanzhang
Noodle Restaurant Owner
ZLZhang Li
Zhang Li
Yang Da
MT
Mo Tuhongzhe
Yang Er
WYWu You
Wu You
Patrol Squad Deputy

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Black Dog — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Black Dog?

Black Dog is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Black Dog on Netflix?

No, Black Dog is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Black Dog on Amazon Prime Video?

Black Dog isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Black Dog for free?

Black Dog is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.