Lawn Dogs (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1997, Lawn Dogs is a drama film directed by John Duigan, running about 101 minutes. “Innocence is a dangerous friend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the affluent, gated community of Camelot Gardens, bored wives indiscriminately sleep around while their unwitting husbands try desperately to climb the social ladder. Trent, a 21-year-old outsider who mows the neighborhood lawns, quietly observes the infidelities and hypocrisies of this overly privileged society. When Devon, a 10-year-old daughter from one family, forges a friendship with Trent, things suddenly get very complicated.
Who’s in it. Lawn Dogs stars Mischa Barton as Devon Tompkins Stockard, Sam Rockwell as Trent Burns, Christopher McDonald as Morton Stockard and Kathleen Quinlan as Clare Stockard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Lawn Dogs has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $106.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lawn Dogs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lawn Dogs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lawn Dogs (1997)?
- In US, Lawn Dogs is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lawn Dogs worth watching?
- Lawn Dogs holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lawn Dogs?
- Lawn Dogs stars Mischa Barton, Sam Rockwell, Christopher McDonald, Kathleen Quinlan and Miles Meehan.
- When was Lawn Dogs released?
- Lawn Dogs was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.