Show Dogs

Unleashed and undercover.

2018 • 90 min • Adventure · Crime · Family · Comedy

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Synopsis

Max, a macho, solitary Rottweiler police dog is ordered to go undercover as a primped show dog in a prestigious Dog Show, along with his human partner, to avert a disaster from happening.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

258 reviews

59 Audience · 258 · 100%

Max, a tough police dog, must go undercover as a pampered show dog with his human partner to stop a crime at a prestigious dog show. This buddy comedy follows their adventures as they learn to work together in an unfamiliar world.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some slapstick humor and mild peril, mostly involving dogs and silly situations.
A few moments of suspense when the crime plot unfolds, but always resolved positively.

What it models well

Teamwork and partnership
Acceptance and embracing differences
Loyalty and friendship
Using unique skills for good

Talk about it after

What it means to be part of a team, even when you have different strengths.
How trying new things can be challenging but also rewarding.
Why it's important to communicate clearly, especially when you don't understand each other at first.

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