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Where to Watch Dog Day Afternoon(1975)
“Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.”
Looking for where to watch Dog Day Afternoon? You can currently find Dog Day Afternoon online through Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny's motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.
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Dog Day Afternoon (1975), directed by Sidney Lumet, is a crime film and is available to stream on 7 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.0/10 and 94% on Rotten Tomatoes from 3,392 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1975, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1970s crime, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Al Pacino, John Cazale, and Charles Durning. At 125 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
You can watch Dog Day Afternoon for free (with ads) on Hoopla — no subscription required, so it's the easiest option if you don't already pay for a streaming service. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Killing, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — Dog Day Afternoon isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- Dog Day Afternoon is available to stream for free on Hoopla in the US.
- No — Dog Day Afternoon isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- Yes — Dog Day Afternoon is available to stream for free (with ads) on Hoopla in the US.
- Dog Day Afternoon runs 2h 5m (125 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.0/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 86/100.
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