Dingo (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1991, Dingo is a drama and music film directed by Rolf de Heer, running about 109 minutes. “Truth is magic...It makes dreams come true.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young John Anderson is captivated by jazz musician, Billy Cross when he performs on the remote airstrip of his Western Australian outback hometown after his plane is diverted. Years later, now a family man and making a meagre living tracking dingoes and playing trumpet in a local band, John still dreams of joining Billy on trumpet and makes a pilgrimage to Paris.
Who’s in it. Dingo stars Colin Friels as John Anderson, Miles Davis as Billy Cross, Helen Buday as Jane Anderson and Joe Petruzzi as Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Dingo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $300K 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 Dingo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dingo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dingo (1991)?
- In US, Dingo 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 Dingo worth watching?
- Dingo holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dingo?
- Dingo stars Colin Friels, Miles Davis, Helen Buday, Joe Petruzzi and Brigitte Catillon.
- When was Dingo released?
- Dingo was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.