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Isle of Dogs
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Wes Anderson. With Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Bob Balaban.
78/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In the future, an outbreak of canine flu leads the mayor of a Japanese city to banish all dogs to an island used as a garbage dump. The outcasts must soon embark on an epic journey when a 12-year-old boy arrives on the island to find his beloved pet.
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn the future, an outbreak of canine flu leads the mayor of a Japanese city to banish all dogs to an island used as a garbage dump. The outcasts must soon embark on an…
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Release snapshot for Isle of Dogs.
MoviHero lists March 23, 2018 as the release date for Isle of Dogs. Wes Anderson is the listed director. The listed cast includes Bryan Cranston as Chief (voice), Koyu Rankin as Atari Kobayashi (voice), Bob Balaban as King (voice), Edward Norton as Rex (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 23, 2018
GenresAdventure · Comedy · Animation
Runtime1h 41m
DirectorWes Anderson
CastBryan Cranston as Chief (voice), Koyu Rankin as Atari Kobayashi (voice), Bob Balaban as King (voice), Edward Norton as Rex (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Isle of Dogs runs 1h 41m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 78/100 (7.8/10) from 5,596 votes. Updated Oct 9, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
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