Benji
1974 • 86 min • Adventure · Family · Romance
Synopsis
Benji is a stray who has nonetheless worked his way into the hearts of a number of the townspeople, who give him food and attention whenever he stops by. His particular favorites are a pair of children who feed and play with him against the wishes of their parents. When the children are kidnapped, however, the parents and the police are at a loss to find them. Only Benji can track them down, but will he be in time? If he can save the day, he may just find the permanent home he's been longing for.
Our family guide
Best from age 5- 64 Audience · 171 · 100%
Benji, a clever stray dog, cherishes his human friends, especially two children. When the kids are kidnapped, Benji becomes their only hope, embarking on a brave mission to find and rescue them. This heartwarming adventure highlights loyalty and the special bond between pets and people.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 0/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Children are kidnapped by criminals
- Some tense moments during the rescue
- Brief scenes of danger for Benji
What it models well
- Loyalty to friends and family
- Courage and perseverance
- The bond between humans and animals
- Problem-solving
Talk about it after
- What makes Benji a hero?
- How can pets help us?
- The importance of not talking to strangers
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Where to watch
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Top billed cast
Director: Joe Camp • Crew: Joe Camp
Trailers & clips
Benji (1974) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
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