Good Boy!
Seen it?2003 | 88 min | Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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, sci-fi fans and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
An intergalactic dog pilot from Sirius (the dog star), visits Earth to verify the rumors that dogs have failed to take over the planet.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$45 million worldwide on a $17 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 44K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Hoffman
- Molly ShannonMrs. Baker
- Liam AikenOwen Baker
- Matthew BroderickHubble (voice)
- Donald FaisonWilson (voice)
- Cheech MarinThe Greater Dane's Henchman (voice)
- Brittany MurphyNelly (voice)
- Vanessa RedgraveThe Greater Dane (voice)
- Carl ReinerShep (voice)
- Delta BurkeBarbara Ann (voice)
- Kevin NealonMr. Baker