Dog Gone

Dog Gone has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 40 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Denyse Tontz leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Dog Gone earns its spot. The jokes in Dog Gone land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. A courageous boy battles a gang of bumbling thieves to rescue a dog carrying a fortune in stolen diamonds. Between them, Denyse Tontz and Brittany Curran carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It was released in 2008. What keeps Dog Gone from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Dog Gone respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Denyse Tontz is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Dog Gone was released in 2008, directed by Mark Stouffer. The full 108-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.