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Strays

Strays

Comedy · Adventure · 2023

When Reggie is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug, Reggie is certain that his beloved owner would never leave him on purpose. But once Reggie falls in with Bug, a fast-talking, foul-mouthed stray who loves his freedom and believes that owners are for suckers, Reggie finally realizes he was in a toxic relationship and begins to see Doug for the heartless sleazeball that he is.

Movie details

Strays

“Go fetch yourself.”

2023 Comedy · Adventure 1h 33m

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TMDB

7.2 / 10

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When Reggie is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug, Reggie is certain that his beloved owner would never leave him on purpose. But once Reggie falls in with Bug, a fast-talking, foul-mouthed stray who loves his freedom and believes that owners are for suckers, Reggie finally realizes he was in a toxic relationship and begins to see Doug for the heartless sleazeball that he is.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Josh Greenbaum

Written by

Dan Perrault

Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell

Reggie (voice)

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx

Bug (voice)

Isla Fisher

Isla Fisher

Maggie (voice)

Randall Park

Randall Park

Hunter (voice)

Will Forte

Will Forte

Doug

Brett Gelman

Brett Gelman

Willy

Rob Riggle

Rob Riggle

Rolf (voice)

Court is in session

Put Strays on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.