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Why people love it

Dogtooth (2009) stuck because it commits to its drama premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Yorgos Lanthimos's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The film leans hard into its core genre, which is exactly what fans say they wanted more of from blockbusters in that era.

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Runtime 1h 38m · ★ 7.1

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  1. 96match

    1.mother! (2017)

    7.0 · Horror · Drama · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dogtooth clicked for you, mother! (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
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    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)

    7.2 · Drama · Horror · 1h 56m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dogtooth clicked for you, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
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  3. 92match

    3.Cruel Intentions (1999)

    6.8 · Drama · Romance · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dogtooth clicked for you, Cruel Intentions (1999) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Criterion Channel
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  4. 90match

    4.Shame (2011)

    6.9 · Drama · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dogtooth clicked for you, Shame (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Fandango At Home(Buy)
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  5. 88match

    5.The Last House on the Left (2009)

    6.5 · Crime · Thriller · Horror · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dogtooth clicked for you, The Last House on the Left (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  6. 86match

    6.Byzantium (2013)

    6.3 · Drama · Fantasy · Thriller · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dogtooth clicked for you, Byzantium (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+
    • Philo
    • Sundance Now
    • MUBI
    • MUBI Amazon Channel
    • AcornTV Amazon Channel
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  7. 84match

    7.Happiness (1998)

    7.4 · Comedy · Drama · 2h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dogtooth clicked for you, Happiness (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    8.Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011)

    6.6 · Drama · Thriller · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dogtooth clicked for you, Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Hulu
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    9.Inheritance (2020)

    6.3 · Drama · Mystery · Thriller · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dogtooth clicked for you, Inheritance (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  10. 78match

    10.The Skeleton Twins (2014)

    6.7 · Drama · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If Dogtooth clicked for you, The Skeleton Twins (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Dogtooth?
Try mother!, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Cruel Intentions—each shares DNA with Dogtooth while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Dogtooth?
Dogtooth (2009) is best described as Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Dogtooth worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.1/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

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