Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight (2025)
Eight-year-old Bobo grows up on her family farm in Rhodesia in 1980 during the final days of the Bush War to end British colonial rule. Her eyes see conflict, the family's bond to the land, and the lasting wounds that war imprints on those who live through it.
Director: Embeth Davidtz
Writers: Embeth Davidtz, Alexandra Fuller
Stars: Lexi Venter, Embeth Davidtz, Zikhona Bali, Fumani Shilubana
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight is a 2025 South African Drama film directed by Embeth Davidtz, starring Lexi Venter, Embeth Davidtz, Zikhona Bali, Fumani Shilubana. It runs 1h 38m and is rated R. The film holds a 6.8/10 rating from 31 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Lexi Venter
Bobo Fuller
Embeth Davidtz
Nicola Fuller
Zikhona Bali
Sarah
Fumani Shilubana
Jacob
Rob van Vuuren
Tim Fuller
Anina Reed
Vanessa Fuller
Albert Pretorius
Anton
Ronnie Mkwanazi
Samuel
Ricardo Genesis
Lucky
Judy Ditchfield
Grandmother
Peter Terry
Grandfather
Pumla Ndlazi
Maggie
Details
| Release Date | Jul 11, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | لا تتركنا نذهب إلى الكلاب الليلة |
| Runtime | 1h 38m |
| Rating | R (US) |
| Production | Rose and Oaks Media, Paeony Pictures |
| IMDb ID | tt32944883 |
| TMDB ID | 1319972 |
