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Where to watch The Dogs of War(1980)

Movie · 1980 · 1h 58m · Thriller, Action, Adventure

In the United States, The Dogs of War is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, and MGM Plus. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

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Where to stream The Dogs of War

Availability in United States

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Rent

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Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.

The Dogs of War plot summary

Cry 'Havoc!' and let slip...

Mercenary soldiers Jamie and Drew are hired by a large corporation to liberate Zangaro, a small African nation, from an despot. Havoc ensues.

Details

Release date
December 17, 1980
Runtime
1h 58m
Genres
Thriller, Action, Adventure
Directed by
John Irvin
Country
United Kingdom, United States
TMDB rating
5.8 / 10 · 186 votes

The Dogs of War trailer

Cast

  • Christopher WalkenChristopher WalkenJamie Shannon
  • Tom BerengerTom BerengerDrew
  • Colin BlakelyColin BlakelyNorth
  • Hugh MillaisHugh MillaisRoy Endean
  • Paul FreemanPaul FreemanDerek
  • Jean-François StéveninJean-François StéveninMichel
  • JoBeth WilliamsJoBeth WilliamsJessie
  • Robert UrquhartRobert UrquhartCapt. Lockhart
  • Winston NtshonaWinston NtshonaDr. Okoye
  • Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Pedro Armendáriz Jr.The Captain

FAQ

Where can I watch The Dogs of War?

In the United States, The Dogs of War is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, and MGM Plus. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

Can I rent or buy The Dogs of War?

Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

How long is The Dogs of War?

The Dogs of War runs 1h 58m (118 minutes).

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