Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (2018)
Kernel Score: 88% · 210 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Adventure, Family, History, War
Released: 2018-04-13
Runtime: 85 minutes
Where to watch Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The true story of the most decorated dog in American military history - Sgt. Stubby - and the enduring bonds he forged with his brothers-in-arms in the trenches of World War I.
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero parents' guide: ages 7+
Parents need to know that Sgt. Stubby is a PG-rated animated family film based on the true story of a heroic World War I military dog.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes WWI trench warfare and wartime peril, presented in a family-friendly animated style.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Richard Lanni
Cast
- Logan Lerman as Robert Conroy (voice)
- Helena Bonham Carter as Margaret Conroy (voice)
- Gérard Depardieu as Gaston Baptiste (voice)
- Jim Pharr as Hans Schroeder / Col. Ty (voice)
- Jordan Beck as Elmer Olsen / Shopkeeper (voice)
- Jason Ezzell as Sgt. Ray Casburn (voice)
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero FAQ
Is Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero good?
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 210 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero OK for kids?
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 7+. Parents need to know that Sgt. Stubby is a PG-rated animated family film based on the true story of a heroic World War I military dog.
What movies are like Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero?
If you liked Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero, try PAW Patrol: The Movie, Zootopia 2, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run and The Secret Life of Pets 2.