# Rock Dog (2016)

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**Runtime**: 90 min
**Genres**: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Music
**Directed by**: Ash Brannon
**Written by**: Ash Brannon, Kurt Voelker, Zheng Jun
**Starring**: Luke Wilson, Eddie Izzard, J.K. Simmons, Lewis Black, Kenan Thompson, Mae Whitman

> *A new breed of rock star*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

A radio crash-lands near a dog who’d rather strum than guard sheep, sending him chasing pop stardom across a mountainside populated by suspiciously smooth-talking livestock. His quest to join a band of animal rockers unravels a rivalry so absurd it almost feels planned. The film’s ambition outpaces its geography, but somehow manages a decent singalong despite the altitude.

**Mood tags**: cozy, playful

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