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The Shaggy Dog

1959Movie1 h 44 minG

ComedyFamily
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic45–Rotten Tomatoes68%48%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy movie about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

"I was a Teen-age boy!"

Through an ancient spell, a boy changes into a sheepdog and back again. It seems to happen at inopportune times and the spell can only be broken by an act of bravery....

Feels like

  • Classic Disney Comedy
  • Family Fantasy Adventure
  • Magical Transformation
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Animal Antics
  • Lighthearted Fun
  • Innocent Mischief
  • 1950s Charm
  • Nostalgic Viewing

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Charles Barton
Written by
Bill Walsh, Lillie Hayward, Felix Salten
Produced by
Walt Disney
Music by
Paul J. Smith

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Facts

March 19, 1959 · 1 h 44 min · G

Released
March 19, 1959
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$18 million
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

When You Coming Home, Dad?, Surrounded by Idiots, Bunny Ears Picture Prank +9

  • When You Coming Home, Dad?
  • Surrounded by Idiots
  • Bunny Ears Picture Prank
  • Bound and Gagged
  • Not Listening to Me, Are You?
  • Interquel
  • Mailman vs. Dog
  • The Starscream
  • Snakes Are Sinister
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Wicked Stepfather
  • Couldn't Find a Pen

12 of 81 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Shaggy Dog?"

Questions about The Shaggy Dog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Shaggy Dog?

Disney+

In the United States, The Shaggy Dog streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Shaggy Dog worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 45).

Is The Shaggy Dog okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Shaggy Dog make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Shaggy Dog?

Easy watchDemanding

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

Was The Shaggy Dog a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$18 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 14.1 times its budget.