The Shaggy Dog
Seen it?2006 | 98 min | Comedy, Family
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 4.9 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Lilo & Stitch or Despicable Me 2, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
The tale of a workaholic dad-turned-dog who finds that being man's best friend shows him the most important job - being a great dad.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
4.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$87 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 99K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian Robbins
- Tim AllenDave Douglas
- Kristin DavisRebecca Douglas
- Zena GreyCarly Douglas
- Spencer BreslinJosh Douglas
- Danny GloverKen Hollister
- Robert Downey Jr.Dr. Kozak
- Joshua LeonardJustin Forrester
- Shawn PyfromTrey
- Bess WohlDr. Gwen Lichtman
- Jarrad PaulLarry