The Plague Dogs
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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Streaming now in the United States on Philo, Fandor, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse, Kanopy, and Pluto TV.
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Frequently asked questions about The Plague Dogs
Where can I watch The Plague Dogs in the United States?
The Plague Dogs is available to stream on Philo, Fandor, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse, Kanopy, and Pluto TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Plague Dogs for free?
The Plague Dogs streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Plague Dogs?
The Plague Dogs scores 7.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Plague Dogs?
The Plague Dogs stars John Hurt, Christopher Benjamin, James Bolam, Nigel Hawthorne, and Warren Mitchell. Martin Rosen is the director.
How long is The Plague Dogs?
The Plague Dogs runs 1h 43m (103 minutes).
When did The Plague Dogs come out?
The Plague Dogs was released on October 1, 1982.
Which studio made The Plague Dogs?
The Plague Dogs was produced by Nepenthe Productions and Goldcrest Films International in the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for The Plague Dogs?
The Plague Dogs was made on a budget of $6,000,000.
How much did The Plague Dogs make at the box office?
The Plague Dogs grossed $423,281 worldwide, against a budget of $6,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.