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Stray Dog

7.619492h 2mMovieCrimeDramaThriller

A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate to right the wrong, he goes undercover, scavenging Tokyo’s sweltering streets for the stray dog whose desperation has led…

DirectorAkira Kurosawa
WritersAkira Kurosawa·Ryuzo Kikushima
ProducerSōjirō Motoki

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Cast · Directed by Akira Kurosawa

TMToshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Det. Murakami
TSTakashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura
Det. Sato
KAKeiko Awaji
Keiko Awaji
Harumi Namiki
EMEiko Miyoshi
Eiko Miyoshi
Harumi's mother
NSNoriko Sengoku
Noriko Sengoku
Girl
NHNoriko Honma
Noriko Honma
Wooden Tub Shop woman
RKReikichi Kawamura
Reikichi Kawamura
CIChōko Iida
Chōko Iida
Kogetsu Hotel manager
ETEijirō Tōno
Eijirō Tōno
YN
Yasushi Nagata
KM
Kappei Matsumoto
IKIsao Kimura
Isao Kimura
Yusa

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Stray Dog — streaming FAQ

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Stray Dog is streaming on BFI Player and Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Stray Dog on Netflix?

No, Stray Dog is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on BFI Player and Plex.

Is Stray Dog on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Stray Dog for free?

Stray Dog is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in United Kingdom.