Question 1

What age is The Shaggy D.A. appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Shaggy D.A. (1976) best from about age 6. A lawyer running for District Attorney mysteriously transforms into an English sheepdog at inconvenient times. He must keep his secret, avoid the dog catcher, and uncover the cause of his shaggy predicament while maintaining his professional life.

Question 2

What is The Shaggy D.A. rated?

Accepted Answer

The Shaggy D.A. (1976) is rated G. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in The Shaggy D.A.?

Accepted Answer

Some mild slapstick violence; Characters briefly discuss magic. Violence is none to speak of, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The Shaggy D.A.?

Accepted Answer

Problem-solving; Perseverance; Loyalty.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Shaggy D.A.?

Accepted Answer

Responsibility to pets; The justice system; Understanding consequences.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Shaggy D.A.?

Accepted Answer

The Shaggy D.A. (1976) is available on Disney Plus, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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