Top Dog (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1995, Top Dog is an action, comedy, thriller and adventure film directed by Aaron Norris, running about 86 minutes. “One's tough ... One's smart... Together they unleash explosive action!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With his cop companion shot and killed by terrorists, Reno The Dog pairs up with tough cop Jake in thwarting the criminal organization.
Who’s in it. Top Dog stars Chuck Norris as Jake Wilder, Michele Lamar Richards as Savannah Boyette, Carmine Caridi as Sgt. Lou Swanson and Clyde Kusatsu as Capt. Callahan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Top Dog has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Top Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Top Dog tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Top Dog (1995)?
- In US, Top Dog is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Top Dog worth watching?
- Top Dog holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Top Dog?
- Top Dog stars Chuck Norris, Michele Lamar Richards, Carmine Caridi, Clyde Kusatsu and Kai Wulff.
- When was Top Dog released?
- Top Dog was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.