Straw Dogs Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Everyone Has A Breaking Point

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 19, 2011

Straw Dogs

Release Date: Friday, September 16, 2011 Theaters

Director: Rod Lurie

Starring: James Marsden • Alexander Skarsgard • Kate Bosworth • James Woods • Dominic Purcell

R Drama N/A

3.5 / 5.0

68% WILL SEE 32% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: James Marsden as a Hollywood screenwriter who accompanies his wife (Kate Bosworth) as she returns to her hometown in Mississippi. Her ex-boyfriend (Alexander Skarsgard), a former high school football hero, sees her return as an opportunity to reclaim glory.

Drama Suspense Thriller Remake

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Who stars in Straw Dogs – Cast List

James Marsden
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Alexander Skarsgard
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Kate Bosworth
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James Woods
White House Down, Jamesy Boy
Dominic Purcell
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Who is making Straw Dogs – Crew List

A look at Straw Dogs behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Rod Lurie last helmed The Senior and The Outpost. The film's writer Reed Steiner last penned S.W.A.T.: Firefight.

Director: Rod Lurie
Screenwriters: Reed Steiner
Rod Lurie
Producer: Marc Frydman

Studios: Sony Screen Gems
Production Company: Battle Plan Productions

Production – What we know about the Straw Dogs

Key Facts

Remake of the 1971 film.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2011

Completed

Changed Straw Dogs movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2009

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Apr 2009

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong brutal violence including a sexual attack, menace, some sexual content, and pervasive language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Everyone Has A Breaking Point
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Straw Dogs Trailers and Clips

Straw Dogs

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Straw Dogs Release Date: When was the film released?

Straw Dogs was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 16 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 2,408 theaters. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Drive, I Don't Know How She Does It and My Afternoons With Marguerite.