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That’s Not My Dog!

That’s Not My Dog!

2018
Comedy
87 min NR USA
4.9 / 10
6 IMDB

THAT’S NOT MY DOG! is a joyous comedy that celebrates our love of joke telling. The film centres around the loveable Shane Jacobson (playing himself) who is throwing…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Dean Murphy
Starring
Shane Jacobson / Paul Hogan / Jimeoin / Steve Vizard / Michala Banas / Fiona O’Loughlin / Tim Ferguson / Lehmo

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

joyous warm nostalgic amiable uneven lacklustre delightful familiar celebratory good-natured fun

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Apr 9, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

A film built around a party, ‘That’s Not My Dog!’ banks heavily on the charisma of its star-studded Australian cast. Shane Jacobson, as himself, attempts to corral a group of comedians and musicians into a cohesive celebration. While…

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Oliver Reed
Apr 9, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

‘That’s Not My Dog!’ is a peculiar beast, a film that seems to exist purely as a vehicle for its ensemble of beloved Australian entertainers. Shane Jacobson orchestrates a party that serves as a loose framework for comedians…

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Chloe Davies
Apr 9, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is pure, unadulterated joy. ‘That’s Not My Dog!’ is a love letter to Australian comedy and music, a rollicking party where everyone’s invited. Shane Jacobson curates a dream guest list, and the resulting energy is infectious. Paul…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 9, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

One approaches ‘That’s Not My Dog!’ with certain expectations, chief among them a robust dose of Australian humour. While the film certainly delivers on assembling a roster of familiar faces, including Shane Jacobson and Paul Hogan, the execution…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 9, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘That’s Not My Dog!’ offers a disarmingly simple yet effective premise: gather some of Australia’s funniest people and let them do their thing. Shane Jacobson, playing himself, hosts a party that morphs into a delightful showcase of comedic…

FAQs

The film prioritises character and atmosphere over a complex plot. The central conceit is Shane Jacobson hosting a party for his funniest friends. The narrative serves as a framework to bring together a remarkable ensemble of Australian talent, allowing them to shine through their performances and interactions. Viewers should anticipate a focus on the individuals and their comedic contributions rather than a driving, intricate storyline.