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Where to Watch The Plague Dogs(1982)
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Looking for where to watch The Plague Dogs? You can currently find The Plague Dogs online through YouTube TV, Fandor, and Philo. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
Two dogs, Rowf and Snitter, struggle to survive in the countryside after escaping from an animal research laboratory. They're pursued by search parties and then the military after rumours spread that they could be carrying the bubonic plague.
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The Plague Dogs (1982), directed by Martin Rosen, is an adventure film and is available to stream on 15 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.7/10 and 70% on Rotten Tomatoes from 292 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1982, it's a 1980s adventure that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars John Hurt, Christopher Benjamin, and James Bolam. At 103 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Plague Dogs online, the best option is YouTube TV for subscribers, and it's also included with Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and Cineverse Amazon Channel, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Apple iTunes and Fandango At Home. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Name of the Rose and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Plague Dogs isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on YouTube TV, Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel.
- The Plague Dogs is available to stream on YouTube TV, Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel in the US.
- No — The Plague Dogs isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on YouTube TV, Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel.
- Yes — The Plague Dogs is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Cineverse, Tubi, and it's also included with YouTube TV, Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel.
- The Plague Dogs runs 1h 43m (103 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.7/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 70%.
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