Baxter(1989)
Beware of the dog who thinks.
Baxter Synopsis
A white Bull Terrier named Baxter is given to an elderly woman by her daughter. As time passes, the dog develops aggressive and murderous behavior in order to be adopted by another family.
Baxter (1989) is a horror, drama and comedy film directed by Jérôme Boivin, released on January 18, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Lise Delamare, Jean Mercure, Jacques Spiesser and Catherine Ferran. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 94 ratings.
- Director:
- Jérôme Boivin
- Writers:
- Ken Greenhall, Jacques Audiard, Jacques Audiard
- Producers:
- Patrick Godeau, Ariel Zeitoun, Daniel Deschamps
- Cinematographer:
- Yves Angelo
- Composer:
- Patrick Roffé
- Production:
- Partner's Productions, Alicéléo, Christian Bourgois Productions, Gérard Mital Productions, ISSA, mk2 Films
- Status:
- Released
Baxter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lise Delamare
as Madame Deville
Jean Mercure
as Monsieur Cuzzo
Jacques Spiesser
as Michel Ferrer
Catherine Ferran
as Florence Morel
Sabrina Leurquin
as Noelle
Jean-Paul Roussillon
as Joseph Barsky
- François Driancourt
François Driancourt
as Charles
Maxime Leroux
as Baxter (voice)
Daniel Rialet
as Jean
Evelyne Didi
as Marie Cuzzo
Rémy Carpentier
as Roger Morel
- Jany Gastaldi
Jany Gastaldi
as Anne Ferrer
Key crew
Directed by Jérôme Boivin, written by Ken Greenhall, Jacques Audiard and Jacques Audiard, produced by Patrick Godeau, Ariel Zeitoun and Daniel Deschamps.
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Baxter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 94 ratings.
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Baxter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Baxter online?
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Baxter (1989) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and AMC+, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Baxter?
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The main cast of Baxter (1989) includes Lise Delamare, Jean Mercure, Jacques Spiesser, Catherine Ferran and Sabrina Leurquin. The film was directed by Jérôme Boivin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Baxter released?
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Baxter was released on January 18, 1989 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Baxter worth watching?
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Baxter (1989) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 94 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.