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Friday, July 11, 2025 Limited
violent/bloody images, language, sexual assault, and some underage smoking/drinking
Plot: What's the story about?
Captures the childhood of 8-year-old Bobo on her family farm in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) at the end of the Zimbabwean War for independence (1979/1980). Growing up in the midst of this long running war, Bobo internalizes both sides of the struggle. Conflicted by her love for people on opposing sides, she tries to make sense of her life in a magical way. Through her eight-year-old gaze we witness Rhodesia’s final days, the family’s unbreakable bond with Africa, and the deep scars that war leaves on survivors.
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Production: What we know about Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight?
Key Facts
- Actress Embeth Davidtz, born in the US but raised in South Africa, optioned the rights to the memoir eight years ago. She adapted the screenplay and chose to shoot in South Africa with an all South African cast and crew, including newcomer Lexi Venter, whom Davidtz cast after an extensive search specifically for an untrained child actor to ensure that the central character’s portrayal remained authentic.
- Sony Classics noted the film received rave reviews out of the Telluride and Toronto International Film Festivals, praising Davidtz for her extraordinary writing and directing debut and 8-year-old Venter for her stunning performance. The film will next be seen at the Zurich Film Festival (October 3-13) in Switzerland.
- Based on Alexandra Fuller’s memoir of the same name.
Filming Timeline
- 2025 - February: The film was set to Completed status.
Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight Release Date: When was the film released?
Rent / Buy Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight was a limited release in 2025 on Friday, July 11, 2025. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including Superman, Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires and Bang.
As a limited theatrical release, Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area. Sometimes, limited theatrical releases are simulatenously released to buy or rent on video on demand services like Prime Video and Apple TV.
