A Dog Year

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, A Dog Year is available in Australia on Foxtel Now and HBO Max, and in the UK on HBO Max Amazon Channel right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 90 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Jeff Bridges leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Foxtel Now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

A Dog Year is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in A Dog Year land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. The chemistry Jeff Bridges and Lauren Ambrose bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. A Dog Year came out in 2009. What keeps A Dog Year from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in A Dog Year. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Jeff Bridges is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

A Dog Year was released in 2009, directed by George LaVoo. The full 80-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.