Dog Day Afternoon

Quick Info

Year
1975
Director
Sidney Lumet
Duration
125 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$1.8M
Box Office
$57M

External Ratings

IMDb7.8
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes78%
Watch Trailer

📺 Where to Watch

External links — subscription may be required

Dog Day Afternoon

Sidney Lumet1975125mEN

Our Rating

7.9/10
7.9/10
Story
8/10
Acting
7.8/10
Direction
7.6/10
Cinematography
7.4/10
Music

Overview

Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny's motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.9
Acting
8
Direction
7.8
Cinematography
7.6
Music
7.4

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

Visitor Reviews

Related Films