For the Love of Benji

The world's most huggable hero!

1977 • 85 min • Family

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Synopsis

Benji gets lost after a flight overseas and becomes a stray in Athens, Greece. He then tries everyday to reunite with his family while mysterious people pursue him, in a race to get a code which was secretly tattooed on his paw at the airport. But who are the bad guys and who are the agents that can be trusted? Will Benji and his kids and their nanny ever get to enjoy their vacation?

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

56 reviews

58 Audience · 56 · 100%

Benji, a lovable stray, finds himself lost in Athens, Greece, after a flight. He tries to reunite with his family while mysterious people pursue him for a secret code on his paw. Benji must navigate the city and avoid danger to find his way home.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Benji faces several close calls and chases
Some moments of tension as Benji is pursued

What it models well

Perseverance
Loyalty
Problem-solving
Kindness to animals

Talk about it after

How Benji uses his intelligence to overcome challenges
The importance of family and belonging
Helping animals in need
What it means to be lost in a new place

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for For the Love of Benji. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.