Bingo

1991Movie1 h 30 minPG

46
MediocreGoodWatch score
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Cast

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Directed by
Matthew Robbins
Written by
Jim Strain
Produced by
Thomas Baer

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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.

Where can I stream Bingo?

In the United States, Bingo is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Bingo worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.1).

Is Bingo okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Bingo make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bingo?

Easy watchDemanding

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?

Budget$10 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 87% of its budget.

What tropes does Bingo use?

Make the Dog TestifyRevengeAmplified Animal AptitudeHeroic DogWhy Did It Have to Be Snakes?Bound and GaggedUrine TroubleThrowing the FightIris OutSequel SnarkHostage SituationHeroic Pet Storyand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Make the Dog Testify, Revenge, and Amplified Animal Aptitude.