Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
If you’re looking for a movie with a memorable dog, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) is a great pick. While the film primarily focuses on two big stars—Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt—it’s Pitt’s character, Cliff Booth, and his loyal pit bull, Brandy, that steal the show.
Brandy’s Role
- Key to the Plot: Brandy plays an important role, especially in some of the film’s most intense moments.
- Three Dogs, One Character: Brandy was portrayed by three different dogs—Sayuri, Cerberus, and Siren. Sayuri, a three-year-old pit bull, was the primary dog on screen. She was trained by Monique and Matt Klosowski in Wilmington, Delaware.
- Award-Winning Performance: Sayuri’s performance was so loved that she won the prestigious Palm Dog award at the Cannes Film Festival, with director Quentin Tarantino accepting the award on her behalf.
Brandy’s Scenes
- Funny Dog Food Moments: In the film, Cliff Booth feeds Brandy a fictional brand of dog food called “Wolf’s Teeth,” which comes in “rat” and “raccoon” flavors with the tagline, “Good food for mean dogs.” While the food sounds grim, Humane Hollywood confirmed that the real food on set was organic and safe for the dogs.
- Well-Trained and Calm: Brandy is incredibly well-behaved throughout the movie. A great example is when she patiently waits for her meal, showing off her excellent training.
Why You’ll Love Brandy
- Not Just a Sidekick: Although the movie isn’t entirely about Brandy, she plays a crucial part in the film’s climax, adding tension, action, and humor to the final act.
| Release Year | 2019 |
| Dog Name | Brandy |
| Dog Breed | Pitbull |
| IMDB Rating | 7.6/10 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 86% |
| Watch on | Prime Video, Apple TV, Youtube, Sling TV, Hulu, Fandango, Hulu |
