Dog Pound (2010)
Kernel Score: 82% · 391 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama
Released: 2010-04-24
Runtime: 91 minutes
Where to watch Dog Pound
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home, Pluto TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Three juvenile delinquents arrive at a correctional center and are put under the care of an experienced guard.
Dog Pound parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Dog Pound is a bleak drama about teens in a juvenile correctional facility.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts a juvenile prison environment described as distressing, with implied fights and abusive dynamics among inmates.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Kim Chapiron
Cast
- Adam Butcher as Butch
- Shane Kippel as Davis
- Mateo Morales as Angel
- Taylor Poulin as Banks
- Slim Twig as Max
- Dewshane Williams as Frank
- Lawrence Bayne as Goodyear
- Trent McMullen as Sands
- Jeff McEnery as Loony
- Bryan Murphy as Eckersley
Dog Pound FAQ
Is Dog Pound good?
Dog Pound has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 391 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Dog Pound?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home and Pluto TV and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Dog Pound OK for kids?
Dog Pound is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Dog Pound is a bleak drama about teens in a juvenile correctional facility.
What movies are like Dog Pound?
If you liked Dog Pound, try Sing Sing, Brute Force, Short Term 12 and Rebel Without a Cause.