Smitty
Seen it?2012 | 94 min | Family, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, 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 families. If you loved Old Yeller or The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
SMITTY is a family film about a rescue dog. When life gets tough for Ben, a friendly paw is all it takes to pull him through. Mischievous thirteen-year-old Ben is sent to his grandfather's farm for the summer, where he crosses paths with a lovable mutt. With help from the unlikely canine companion, Ben learns the importance of friendship, family and responsibility.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Mickey Evans
- Mira SorvinoAmanda
- Peter FondaJack
- Louis Gossett Jr.Mr. Smith
- Jason LondonRussell
- Booboo StewartPeabo
- Lolita DavidovichJudge Green
- Brandon Tyler RussellBen Barrett
- Tory WeiszCarl
- Daisy HamiltonStevie
- Gabrielle BuiTia