Teacher's Pet
Seen it?2004 | 74 min | Animation, Family, Music, Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Meet Spot, a clever little dog with big dreams of becoming a real boy. When Spot finds out that a crazy scientist can make his wish come true, he takes a cross-country trek with Leonard, his best friend and master, and their mom. However, Dr. Krank's experiments are a little less than perfect, and it will take Leonard and his pet pals to right this genetic wrong.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10 from opening-week audiences
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 53K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Timothy Bjorklund
- Nathan LaneSpot Helperman / Scott Leadready II / Scott Manly-Manning (voice)
- Kelsey GrammerDr. Ivan Krank (voice)
- Shaun FlemingLeonard Amadeus Helperman (voice)
- Debra Jo RuppMrs. Mary Lou Moira Angela Darling Helperman (voice)
- David Ogden StiersMr. Jolly (voice)
- Jerry StillerPretty Boy (voice)
- Paul ReubensDennis (voice)
- Megan MullallyAdele (voice)
- Wallace ShawnPrincipal Crosby Strickler (voice)
- Rob PaulsenIan Wazselewski (voice)