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The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy

1978Movie24 min

Animation
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

Petey the puppy (voiced by Todd Turquand) goes through a series of harrowing adventures as he sets out to the city to adopt a boy of his own.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Directed by
Rudy Larriva
Written by
Barbara Corday, Barbara Avedon, Catherine Woolley
Produced by
Roy Wilson
Music by
Dean Elliott

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Facts

May 6, 1978 · 24 min · Animation

Released
May 6, 1978
Runtime
24 min
Genres
Animation
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

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Where can I stream The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy?

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In the United States, The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy streams on fuboTV.

Is The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7).

Is The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy?

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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.