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Heart of a Dog

Where to Watch Heart of a Dog (1988)

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Heart of a Dog' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'Heart of a Dog' right now, here are some details about the Lenfilm drama flick.

Released November 11th, 1988, 'Heart of a Dog' stars Evgeniy Evstigneev, Boris Plotnikov, Vladimir Tolokonnikov, Nina Ruslanova The movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 16 min, and received a user score of 79 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 160 respected users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: ""Heart of a Dog" is a Soviet film adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov’s iconic novella. Set in 1920s Moscow, it tells the satirical and darkly humorous story of a stray dog named Sharik, who is transformed into a human by Professor Preobrazhensky through a daring medical experiment. The resulting man, Poligraf Poligrafovich Sharikov, embodies the social and ideological tensions of early Soviet society. With its sharp critique of class struggle, human nature, and the perils of radical change, the film is celebrated for its faithful adaptation, brilliant performances, and rich allegorical depth." .

'Heart of a Dog' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on November 11th, 1988