The Shaggy Dog
“It's going to be a ruff day.”
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.
Where to watch The Shaggy Dog in United States
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Where is The Shaggy Dog streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | VI movies and tv | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Shaggy Dog
The Shaggy Dog is a 2006 English-language comedy and family film directed by Brian Robbins. The cast is led by Tim Allen, Kristin Davis, Zena Grey. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 4.9/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
The Shaggy Dog was produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Mandeville Films, and Boxing Cat Films and made in United States of America. It was released on March 9, 2006, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $87 million worldwide.
- Director
- Brian Robbins
- Writers
- Cormac Wibberley, Michael Begler, Jack Amiel
- Release date
- March 9, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $87 million
- Production
- Walt Disney Pictures, Mandeville Films, Boxing Cat Films
The Shaggy Dog cast & crew
The Shaggy Dog was directed by Brian Robbins and written by Cormac Wibberley, Michael Begler, and Jack Amiel.
The cast features Tim Allen as Dave Douglas, Kristin Davis as Rebecca Douglas, Zena Grey as Carly Douglas, Spencer Breslin as Josh Douglas, Danny Glover as Ken Hollister, and Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Kozak.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alan Menken, cinematography is by Gabriel Beristain, and it was produced by William Fay and Tim Allen.
Is The Shaggy Dog worth watching?
The Shaggy Dog holds an audience score of 4.9/10 from 589 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and family, The Shaggy Dog is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Shaggy Dog
The Shaggy Dog isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Cast of The Shaggy Dog
Tim Allen
Dave Douglas
Kristin Davis
Rebecca Douglas
Zena Grey
Carly Douglas
Spencer Breslin
Josh Douglas
Danny Glover
Ken Hollister
Robert Downey Jr.
Dr. Kozak
Joshua Leonard
Justin Forrester
Shawn Pyfrom
Trey
Bess Wohl
Dr. Gwen Lichtman
Jarrad Paul
Larry
Annabelle Gurwitch
Justin Forrester's Attorney
Jane Curtin
Judge Claire Whittaker
The Shaggy Dog — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Shaggy Dog in United States?
The Shaggy Dog is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is The Shaggy Dog in?
The Shaggy Dog is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Shaggy Dog?
The Shaggy Dog runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is The Shaggy Dog rated?
The Shaggy Dog is rated PG. It holds a 4.9/10 audience score from 589 ratings.
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