Summary
A dog named Bingo escapes a circus and befriends a young boy named Chuckie. When Chuckie’s family moves away and leaves Bingo behind, the brave canine sets off on a perilous cross-country trek to reunite with his friend, overcoming countless obstacles—including dangerous criminals and his own fear of fire.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Where to watch
Fingerprint
Not for scares, brutality or tears.
Cast
24 of 35
Cindy WilliamsNatalie Devlin
David RascheHal Devlin
Suzie PlaksonGinger
Jackson DaviesVet
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.Chuckie Devlin
Kurt FullerLennie
Stephen E. MillerSheriff
Frank C. TurnerPrison Guard
Glenn ShadixDuke
Janet WrightWaitress
Tamsin KelseyBunny
Blu MankumaMotorcycle Cop
Wayne RobsonFour Eyes
Antony HollandCircus Vet
Robert ThurstonMr. Thompson
Chelan SimmonsCindy Thompson
Denalda WilliamsDoctor's Assistant
Betty LindeMrs. Wallaby
Kevin McNultyNetwork Boss
Bruce HarwoodNetwork Executive
Lossen Chambers911 Operator
Stephen Dimopoulos911 Supervisor
Ken KramerSupboena Server
Crew
- Directed by
- Matthew Robbins
- Written by
- Jim Strain
- Produced by
- Thomas Baer
- Music by
- Richard Gibbs
Everyone
Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
Facts
August 9, 1991 · 1 h 30 min · PG
- Released
- August 9, 1991
- Runtime
- 1 h 30 min
- Age rating
- PG
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family
- Original language
- English
- Also spoken
- Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish
- Made in
- United States
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Available in
- 61 countries
Tropes
Make the Dog Testify, Revenge, Amplified Animal Aptitude +9
Q&A
7 questions, like "Where can I stream Bingo?"
Questions about Bingo
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Bingo worth watching?
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.1).
Is Bingo okay for kids?
Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will Bingo make me laugh?
Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).
Can I half-watch Bingo?
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Was Bingo a box office flop?
Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 87% of its budget.
What tropes does Bingo use?
TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Make the Dog Testify, Revenge, and Amplified Animal Aptitude.

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