A young boy and his father live in a dull, lonely house with the shadow of mourning hanging over them both. The boy misses his mother but gets no comfort from his father's assertions that she went peacefully. This tragedy is added to by the family dog which is looking increasingly unhealthy.
Dog (2001) is a animation and drama film directed by Suzie Templeton, released on August 1, 2001 with a runtime of 5m. It stars Tony Fish, Joshua O'Keefe and Bill Homewood. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
Directed by Suzie Templeton, written by Suzie Templeton.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 22 ratings.
There is something really quite macabre about this animation. The story finds a young boy grieving for his recently deceased mother, as does his father who seems incapable of leaving their damp-ridden house. To add to the woes of young “Joe” - their dog “Jake” also doesn’t look long for the world. Despite having been repeatedly assured that his mum’s passing was peaceful, events occur towards the conclusion that…
Reviewed on April 2, 2026
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The main cast of Dog (2001) includes Tony Fish, Joshua O'Keefe and Bill Homewood. The film was directed by Suzie Templeton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Dog was released on August 1, 2001 and runs for 5m.
Dog (2001) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.