Dogville (2003)
A woman's desperate bargain for safety unravels into a bleak, gritty drama of exploitation and control.
A woman on the run from the mob is reluctantly accepted in a small Colorado community in exchange for labor, but when a search visits the town, she learns that their support has a price.
How intense is Dogville?
Dogville is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Dogville feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittyintimatemelancholy
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Dogville
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Dogville for you?
Is Dogville scary?
Only a little. Dogville has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Dogville gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Dogville sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Dogville OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Dogville?
Dogville runs 2h 58m.
Where can I stream Dogville?
Dogville is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Dogville have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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