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The Return of the Shaggy Dog

1987Movie1 h 27 minG

Family
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9

Summary

The Return of the Shaggy Dog is a 1987 two-part television movie midquel to the 1959 feature film, The Shaggy Dog, set before the events of The Shaggy D.A..

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for big ideas, scares or brutality.

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Stuart Gillard
Written by
Paul Haggis, Diane Wilk, Felix Salten

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Facts

November 1, 1987 · 1 h 27 min · G

Released
November 1, 1987
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Fantasy, TV Movie, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Return of the Shaggy Dog worth watching?"

Questions about The Return of the Shaggy Dog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Return of the Shaggy Dog worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 4.9).

Is The Return of 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 Return of the Shaggy Dog make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Return of the Shaggy Dog?

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.