Picture a murder documentary, where the filmmaker isn’t just following the subject, but getting their hands dirty. This is the disturbing yet hilarious premise of Man Bites Dog, a 1992 black comedy. Shot in a mockumentary style, it adds a layer of realism that makes the violence all the more unsettling. The film doesn’t shy away from the brutality but balances it with dark humor.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Man Bites Dog via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is Man Bites Dog available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Man Bites Dog is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
The film follows a documentary crew making a standard piece. But their subject, Ben, is a ruthless serial killer, and the crew captures his banal existence alongside his brutal acts. What starts as observation takes a dark turn. The filmmakers become increasingly entangled with Ben, their initial objectivity dissolving into morbid fascination. The lines between documentarian and accomplice blur as they not only record Ben’s crimes but actively participate in them.
André Bonzel, Benoît Poelvoorde, and Rémy Belvaux not only directed the film but also starred in it.
Watch Man Bites Dog streaming via HBO Max
Man Bites Dog is available to watch on HBO Max.
Overflowing with entertainment, HBO Max is a streaming service that boasts award-winning shows like Game of Thrones and The Sopranos, alongside all the latest blockbusters. They even have cartoons and documentaries that will make one think, all from powerhouse studios like Warner Bros., DC Comics, and Cartoon Network. No matter the taste, there’s a huge library to choose from.
You can watch via Max, formerly known as HBO Max, by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
Man Bites Dog’s official synopsis is as follows:
“The activities of rampaging, indiscriminate serial killer Ben are recorded by a willingly complicit documentary team, who eventually become his accomplices and active participants. Ben provides casual commentary on the nature of his work and arbitrary musings on topics of interest to him, such as music or the conditions of low-income housing, and even goes so far as to introduce the documentary crew to his family. But their reckless indulgences soon get the better of them.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
