My Life as a Dog (1985)
Kernel Score: 81% · 286 ratings
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1985-12-12
Runtime: 102 minutes
Where to watch My Life as a Dog
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A boy, obsessed with comparing himself with those less fortunate, experiences a different life at the home of his aunt and uncle in 1959 Sweden.
My Life as a Dog parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that My Life as a Dog is an unrated 1985 Swedish drama-comedy about a boy sent to live with relatives, touching on loneliness, family hardship, and mature themes like a transsexual character, without graphic content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Anton Glanzelius as Ingemar Johansson
- Tomas von Brömssen as Ingemar's Uncle Gunnar
- Anki Lidén as Ingemar's Mother
- Melinda Kinnaman as Saga
- Kicki Rundgren as Gunnar's Wife Ulla
- Lennart Hjulström as The Artist
- Ing-Marie Carlsson as Berit
- Leif Ericson as Uncle Sandberg
- Christina Carlwind as Mrs. Sandberg
- Ralph Carlsson as Harry
My Life as a Dog FAQ
Is My Life as a Dog good?
My Life as a Dog has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 286 audience ratings.
Where can I watch My Life as a Dog?
In the US you can stream My Life as a Dog on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is My Life as a Dog OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that My Life as a Dog is an unrated 1985 Swedish drama-comedy about a boy sent to live with relatives, touching on loneliness, family hardship, and mature themes like a transsexual character, without graphic content.
What movies are like My Life as a Dog?
If you liked My Life as a Dog, try Clifford the Big Red Dog, Black Dog, Don't Be Bad and Cries and Whispers.