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Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight (2025)

Movie ★ 6.8 98 min

Drama

Eight-year-old Bobo grows up on her family farm in Rhodesia in 1980 during the final days of the Bush War to end British colonial rule. Her eyes see conflict, the family's bond to the land, and the lasting wounds that war imprints on those who live through it.

Embeth Davidtz Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 11, 2025
Runtime
98 min
Rating
R
Box office
$636,652
IMDb
tt32944883
Language
, Shona
Studio
Rose and Oaks Media, Paeony Pictures

Cast

Lexi Venter Lexi Venter Bobo Fuller Embeth Davidtz Embeth Davidtz Nicola Fuller Zikhona Bali Zikhona Bali Sarah Fumani Shilubana Fumani Shilubana Jacob Rob van Vuuren Rob van Vuuren Tim Fuller Anina Reed Vanessa Fuller Albert Pretorius Albert Pretorius Anton Ronnie Mkwanazi Samuel Ricardo Genesis Lucky Judy Ditchfield Grandmother Peter Terry Grandfather Pumla Ndlazi Pumla Ndlazi Maggie Andreas Damm Andreas Damm Brightlight Lexey Anne Wild Baby Olivia Lilah Rose Wild Baby Olivia Tessa Jubber Tessa Jubber Aunt Sannie Martelize Kolver Martelize Kolver Margie Ilana Cilliers Jilly

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Frequently asked questions

What is Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight about?
Eight-year-old Bobo grows up on her family farm in Rhodesia in 1980 during the final days of the Bush War to end British colonial rule. Her eyes see conflict, the family's bond to the land, and the lasting wounds that war imprints on those who live through it.
Who directed Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight?
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight was directed by Embeth Davidtz.
Who stars in Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight?
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight stars Lexi Venter, Embeth Davidtz, Zikhona Bali, Fumani Shilubana.
When was Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight released?
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight is a 2025 drama film.
Where can I watch Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight?
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