Man Bites Dog (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1992, Man Bites Dog is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Benoît Poelvoorde, running about 96 minutes. “It happened in your neighborhood” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The activities of rampaging, indiscriminate serial killer Ben are recorded by a willingly complicit documentary team, who eventually become his accomplices and active participants. Ben provides casual commentary on the nature of his work and arbitrary musings on topics of interest to him, such as music or the conditions of low-income housing, and even goes so far as to introduce the documentary crew to his family. But their reckless indulgences soon get the better of them.
Who’s in it. Man Bites Dog stars Benoît Poelvoorde as Ben, Rémy Belvaux as Rémy, André Bonzel as André and Jacqueline Poelvoorde-Pappaert as Ben's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Man Bites Dog has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $205.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man Bites Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man Bites Dog tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man Bites Dog (1992)?
- In US, Man Bites Dog is available to stream on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man Bites Dog worth watching?
- Man Bites Dog holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Man Bites Dog?
- Man Bites Dog stars Benoît Poelvoorde, Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel, Jacqueline Poelvoorde-Pappaert and Édith Le Merdy.
- When was Man Bites Dog released?
- Man Bites Dog was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.