Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
English heist film directed by Sidney Lumet
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m 125 min
- Released
- 25 December 1975
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Dog Day Afternoon has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 25 December 1975. It is directed by Sidney Lumet and stars Al Pacino, John Cazale and Charles Durning.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Cast
- Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Carol Kane, Chris Sarandon, Lance Henriksen, James Broderick, Beulah Garrick, Judith Malina, Dominic Chianese, Robert Costanzo, Tom Towles
- Cinematography
- Victor J. Kemper
- Editing
- Dede Allen
- Written by
- Frank Pierson, Leslie Waller
- Produced by
- Martin Bregman
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $3.5–$3.8 million
- Box office
- $50–56 million
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Based on
- The Dog
- Set in
- New York City, Brooklyn
- Filmed in
- New York City
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 25 December 1975
- First shown
- 19 September 1975 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Dog Day Afternoon?
Dog Day Afternoon has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes, or 125 min.
When did Dog Day Afternoon release?
Dog Day Afternoon released on 25 December 1975.
Who directed Dog Day Afternoon?
Dog Day Afternoon is directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who is in the cast of Dog Day Afternoon?
The cast of Dog Day Afternoon includes Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Carol Kane, Chris Sarandon and Lance Henriksen.
Where can I watch Dog Day Afternoon online?
Dog Day Afternoon streams on Netflix.
How much did Dog Day Afternoon earn at the box office?
Dog Day Afternoon grossed $50–56 million on a budget of $3.5–$3.8 million.
What is Dog Day Afternoon rated in the US?
Dog Day Afternoon is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Dog Day Afternoon based on a true story or a book?
Dog Day Afternoon is based on The Dog.
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