Man Bites Dog (1992)
Kernel Score: 82% · 989 ratings · Rated NC-17
Genres: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1992-08-20
Runtime: 96 minutes
Where to watch Man Bites Dog
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max
- Rent: Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The activities of rampaging, indiscriminate serial killer Ben are recorded by a willingly complicit documentary team, who eventually become his accomplices and active participants. Ben provides casual commentary on the nature of his work and arbitrary musings on topics of interest to him, such as music or the conditions of low-income housing, and even goes so far as to introduce the documentary crew to his family. But their reckless indulgences soon get the better of them.
Man Bites Dog parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that Man Bites Dog is an NC-17 mockumentary following a serial killer, containing brutal violence and a described gang rape scene.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Depicts a serial killer's brutal, indiscriminate murders in graphic found-footage style, described by reviewers as agonizingly violent.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — A reviewer describes an explicit gang rape scene in the film.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NC-17 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Rémy Belvaux
Cast
- Benoît Poelvoorde as Ben
- Rémy Belvaux as Rémy
- André Bonzel as André
- Jacqueline Poelvoorde-Pappaert as Ben's Mother
- Valérie Parent as Valerie
- Édith Le Merdy as Nurse
- Jenny Drye as Jenny
- Malou Madou as Malou
- Willy Vandenbroeck as Boby
- Nelly Pappaert as Ben's Grandmother
Man Bites Dog FAQ
Is Man Bites Dog good?
Man Bites Dog has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 989 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Man Bites Dog?
In the US you can stream Man Bites Dog on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent it from Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Man Bites Dog OK for kids?
Man Bites Dog is rated NC-17. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that Man Bites Dog is an NC-17 mockumentary following a serial killer, containing brutal violence and a described gang rape scene.
What movies are like Man Bites Dog?
If you liked Man Bites Dog, try Pulp Fiction, Play, The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon and Team Thor.