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Hounddog
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Hounddog

2008 · 102 min Drama Music
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Deborah Kampmeier

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning

Lewellen

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Oliver Clayton-Luce

Boy 3

Isabelle Fuhrman

Isabelle Fuhrman

Grasshopper

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Cody Hanford

Buddy

Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

Grammie

David Morse

David Morse

Daddy

Afemo Omilami

Afemo Omilami

Charles

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Ryan Pelton

Elvis Presley

Ron Prather

Ron Prather

Tuckdriver

Christoph Sanders

Christoph Sanders

Wooden's Boy

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