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The Plague Dogs (1983)

English drama film directed by Martin Rosen

PG-13US

Rated PG-13 in the US

Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Runtime
1h 43m 103 min
Released
16 December 1983
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

The Plague Dogs has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 16 December 1983. It is directed by Martin Rosen.

Cast and crew

Director
Martin Rosen
Produced by
Martin Rosen
Production
United Artists
Distribution
Embassy Pictures, Netflix, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Box office, awards and more

Budget
£900,000
Based on
The Plague Dogs

Release and where to watch

In theatres
16 December 1983
First shown
21 October 1982 festival or first country
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of The Plague Dogs?

The Plague Dogs has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes, or 103 min.

When did The Plague Dogs release?

The Plague Dogs released on 16 December 1983.

Who directed The Plague Dogs?

The Plague Dogs is directed by Martin Rosen.

Where can I watch The Plague Dogs online?

The Plague Dogs streams on Netflix.

What is the budget of The Plague Dogs?

The budget of The Plague Dogs is reported as £900,000.

What is The Plague Dogs rated in the US?

The Plague Dogs is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.

Is The Plague Dogs based on a true story or a book?

The Plague Dogs is based on The Plague Dogs.

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First ContactEnglish, 7 Dec 1983, 1983-58m7 Dec 1983
ScarfaceEnglish, 9 Dec 1983, 1983R2h 50m9 Dec 1983
ChristineEnglish, 9 Dec 1983, 1983R1h 50m9 Dec 1983

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Updated 9 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.