Director: Peter Hastings
Cast: Peter Hastings, Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Lucas Hopkins Calderon
Dog Man is a 2025 American animated comedy-adventure film directed by Peter Hastings, based on the beloved graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey. The story follows a half-dog, half-human police hero and his chaotic encounters with a scheming feline villain, delivering broad slapstick laughs and a surprisingly warm heart for audiences of all ages.
What is Dog Man about?
After a freak accident fuses together a loyal police officer and his faithful dog, the resulting creature — Dog Man — becomes the city's most enthusiastic, if unconventional, protector. Armed with a dog's instincts, limitless energy, and an unshakeable sense of duty, he throws himself into every crisis with cheerful abandon. Standing in his way is Petey the Cat, a self-styled criminal mastermind whose elaborate plots for city domination keep getting foiled by Dog Man's boundless enthusiasm. Along the way, unexpected bonds form, loyalties are tested, and the line between hero and villain turns out to be far blurrier than anyone expected. The film blends frantic physical comedy with genuine moments of warmth and belonging.
Cast & crew
Director Peter Hastings, a veteran of animated television, guides an energetic voice cast that includes Pete Davidson bringing deadpan charm, Lil Rel Howery adding comedic warmth, Isla Fisher lending wit and energy, and Ricky Gervais relishing every moment as the scheming Petey the Cat. Lucas Hopkins Calderon and Poppy Liu round out the ensemble with standout supporting work throughout.
Context & significance
Animated family films from North America have always found a ready audience among Iranian diaspora families, who often watch them together across generations — grandparents, parents, and children sharing a single screen. Dog Man arrives with a Persian dub, meaning even the youngest viewers and Farsi-dominant family members can follow every joke and moment of action without any language barrier. The film's playful tone, visual gag humor, and theme of unlikely heroes resonate across cultures. For diaspora households juggling multiple languages and expectations, a comedy that works in Persian is a genuine gift for family movie nights.
Where & how to watch
Dog Man is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub as well as Persian subtitles, so every member of the family can enjoy it in the language they prefer. Watch on your browser, TV screen, or phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and cancel anytime.