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First Dog

2010Movie1 h 30 minPG

ComedyFamily
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes–51%
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes–51%

Summary

A foster boy is befriended by a lost dog who turns out to belong to the President of the United States. The boy decides to run away from the foster home to return the canine to the White House -- "Because it's the right thing to do!"

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Bryan Michael Stoller
Written by
Bryan Michael Stoller
Produced by
Bruce Alan Greene

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Facts

October 22, 2010 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
October 22, 2010
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Available in
17 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream First Dog?"

Questions about First Dog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is First Dog worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.1).

Is First Dog okay for kids?

PG

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

Will First Dog make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Can I half-watch First 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.