Straw Dogs (1971) Parents Guide & Movie Info
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Straw Dogs - Family Review

David Sumner, a mild-mannered academic from the United States, marries Amy, an Englishwoman. In order to escape a hectic stateside lifestyle, David and his wife relocate to the small town in rural Cornwall where Amy was raised. There, David is ostracized by the brutish men of the village, including Amy's old flame, Charlie. Eventually the taunts escalate, and two of the locals rape Amy. This sexual assault awakes a shockingly violent side of David.

Full Summary

David Sumner, a mild-mannered academic from the United States, marries Amy, an Englishwoman. In order to escape a hectic stateside lifestyle, David and his wife relocate to the small town in rural Cornwall where Amy was raised. There, David is ostracized by the brutish men of the village, including Amy's old flame, Charlie. Eventually the taunts escalate, and two of the locals rape Amy. This sexual assault awakes a shockingly violent side of David.

1971 | 113 Minutes

Rated R for strong brutal violence including a sexual attack, menace, some sexual content, and pervasive language
IMDB: 7.4 ⭐️ Votes: 61,064

Content Warnings

  • Sexual Content
    Strong
    None Mild Moderate Severe
  • Violence
    Strong
    None Mild Moderate Severe
  • Profanity
    Mild
    None Mild Moderate Severe
  • Intense Scenes
    Strong
    None Mild Moderate Severe
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