Dog Day Afternoon Genre Guide: Story, Cast and Movie Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to Dog Day Afternoon, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Anything can happen during the dog days of summer. On August 22nd, 1972, everything did.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Al Pacino as Sonny; John Cazale as Sal; Charles Durning as Moretti; Chris Sarandon as Leon; James Broderick as Sheldon; Penelope Allen as Sylvia; Sully Boyar as Mulvaney; Beulah Garrick as Margaret
About Dog Day Afternoon
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Dog Day Afternoon?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Dog Day Afternoon?
Al Pacino as Sonny; John Cazale as Sal; Charles Durning as Moretti; Chris Sarandon as Leon; James Broderick as Sheldon; Penelope Allen as Sylvia; Sully Boyar as Mulvaney; Beulah Garrick as Margaret
Is this Dog Day Afternoon guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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