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Heart of a Dog (1988)
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In 1920s Moscow, shortly after the October Revolution, a stray dog named Sharik is taken in by Professor Preobrazhensky, a wealthy and respected surgeon. The professor performs a daring medical experiment on the dog that changes him into a human being. As the newly transformed Sharikov begins to navigate life in the professor’s apartment, his crude behavior and revolutionary ideas turn the household upside down.
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Strong recommendationChaotic comedy
EnergyLight and lively
TonePlayful comedy
ExperienceRule-breaking fun and mischief
Best suited forbig ideas and concept-driven tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a playful comedy that moves on attitude, quick gags, and easy momentum more than emotional depth.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Older teens
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Best suited for12+
Content levelTeen content
GuidanceMay not suit younger children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • Russia • TMDB
• Serious themes
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Viewer insight Heart of a Dog is a 1988 film in the Drama / Comedy category from Soviet Union. Directed by Vladimir Bortko. Starring Evgeniy Evstigneev and Boris Plotnikov. Runtime: about 136 minutes. Original language: Russian. TMDB rating: 7.9/10.
Genre: Drama / Comedy, Released in 1988, Original language: Russian, Production: Soviet Union, Runtime: about 136 minutes, Starring Evgeniy Evstigneev and Boris Plotnikov.
Runtime
136 min
Original language
Russian
Country of origin
Soviet Union
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Evgeniy Evstigneev
Professor Filipp Preobrazhenskyy
Boris Plotnikov
Doctor Bormental
Vladimir Tolokonnikov
Sharikov
Nina Ruslanova
Darya Petrovna
Olga Melikhova
Zinochka
Aleksei Mironov
Fyodor
Roman Kartsev
Shvonder
Anzhelika Nevolina
Vasnetsova
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Natalya Fomenko
Vyazemskaya
Evgeniy Kuznetsov
Pestrukhin
Ivan Ganzha
Zharovkin
Valentina Kovel
Sergei Filippov
The Patient
Roman Tkachuk
Nikolai Nikolayevich Persikov
Director: Vladimir Bortko
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1What is movie Heart of a Dog (1988)?
It is a movie released in 1988 within the Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction category.
2What is the story of Heart of a Dog?
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4What is the rating of Heart of a Dog?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 191 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Heart of a Dog?
Its runtime is about 136 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Heart of a Dog best suited for?
A light watch that aims for easy entertainment, familiar rhythm, and moments that are simple to follow.
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