The Dogs of War

The Dogs of War is currently streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video, and it rewards the patience it asks of you. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 177 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for Christopher Walken — one of the stronger performances out there right now. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Dogs of War is worth clearing space for. Character-driven storytelling at its most effective — The Dogs of War earns every emotional beat it goes for. Mercenary soldiers Jamie and Drew are hired by a large corporation to liberate Zangaro, a small African nation, from an despot. Havoc ensues. Christopher Walken and Tom Berenger lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It hit screens in 1980. The Dogs of War resists tidy resolutions in a way that respects how messy real consequences actually are. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Viewers drawn to character-driven storytelling will find plenty to sit with in The Dogs of War. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Christopher Walken is the centre of it, and it is one of their strongest performances on record. The patience it asks of you early on is paid back with interest.

The Dogs of War was released in 1980, directed by John Irvin. The full 118-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.