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Underdog

Seen it?

2007 | 84 min | Family, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With just 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, 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 fantasy fans. If you loved Shazam! or PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 24 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

A lab accident gives a beagle named Shoeshine some serious superpowers -- a secret that the dog eventually shares with the young boy who becomes his owner and friend.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    14% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    5.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $65 million worldwide on a $25 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 94K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Frederik Du Chau

  • Jason LeeShoeshine / Underdog (voice)
  • Peter DinklageDr. Simon Barsinister
  • Jim BelushiDan Unger
  • Patrick WarburtonCad
  • Alex NeubergerJack Unger
  • Taylor MomsenMolly
  • John SlatteryMayor
  • Amy AdamsPolly Purebred (voice)
  • Brad GarrettRiff Raff (voice)
  • Samantha BeePrincipal