My Life as a Dog

1h 42m · 1985 · Directed by Lasse Hallström · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

My Life as a Dog (1985) runs 1h 42m, directed by Lasse Hallström. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

A boy, obsessed with comparing himself with those less fortunate, experiences a different life at the home of his aunt and uncle in 1959 Sweden.

Genres: Drama, Comedy

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)