Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: May. 21, 2025

Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight

Release Date: Friday, July 11, 2025 Limited

Director: Embeth Davidtz

Starring: Embeth Davidtz • Lexi Venter • Zikhona Bali • Fumani N Shilubana • Rob Van Vuuren

R Drama N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Captures the childhood of 8-year-old Bobo on her family farm in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) at the end of the Zimbabwean War for independence (1979/1980). Growing up in the midst of this long running war, Bobo internalizes both sides of the struggle. Conflicted by her love for people on opposing sides, she tries to make sense of her life in a magical way. Through her eight-year-old gaze we witness Rhodesia’s final days, the family’s unbreakable bond with Africa, and the deep scars that war leaves on survivors.

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Crew Behind the Film

Director: Embeth Davidtz
Screenwriter: Embeth Davidtz
Producers: Paul Buys
Helena Spring

Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Companies: —

Production Details

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Key Facts

Actress Embeth Davidtz, born in the US but raised in South Africa, optioned the rights to the memoir eight years ago. She adapted the screenplay and chose to shoot in South Africa with an all South African cast and crew, including newcomer Lexi Venter, whom Davidtz cast after an extensive search specifically for an untrained child actor to ensure that the central character’s portrayal remained authentic.
Sony Classics noted the film received rave reviews out of the Telluride and Toronto International Film Festivals, praising Davidtz for her extraordinary writing and directing debut and 8-year-old Venter for her stunning performance. The film will next be seen at the Zurich Film Festival (October 3-13) in Switzerland.
Based on Alexandra Fuller’s memoir of the same name.

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Feb 2025

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for violent/bloody images, language, sexual assault, and some underage smoking/drinking
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
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Language: English

Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight: Official Trailers, Teasers and Clips

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Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight Release Dates: Now Available

Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 11, 2025. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including Superman, Madea’s Destination Wedding and Sovereign. As a limited release, Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight is expected to be released on DVD and Blu-ray in September 2025. This estimated date is subject to change and may vary by region. Pre-orders are available: Pre-order Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight on DVD and Blu-ray on Amazon