My Life as a Dog
"It could have been worse. I've actually been lucky. If you compare..."
Originally released in 1985. My Life as a Dog is a drama/comedy film. directed by Lasse Hallström.
Starring Anton Glanzelius, Tomas von Brömssen, and Anki Lidén
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (286 votes)
Box Office
$8.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
- Revenue
- $8,300,000
Production Companies
- SF Studios
- FilmTeknik
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Life as a Dog about?
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.
Who directed My Life as a Dog?
My Life as a Dog was directed by Lasse Hallström.
How long is My Life as a Dog?
My Life as a Dog has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was My Life as a Dog released?
My Life as a Dog was released on December 12, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Life as a Dog?
The main cast of My Life as a Dog includes Anton Glanzelius, Tomas von Brömssen, Anki Lidén, Melinda Kinnaman, Kicki Rundgren.
Is My Life as a Dog worth watching?
My Life as a Dog has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 286 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.