The Shaggy Dog
"I was a Teen-age boy!"
1959 • 104 min • Comedy · Family · Fantasy
Synopsis
Through an ancient spell, a boy changes into a sheepdog and back again. It seems to happen at inopportune times and the spell can only be broken by an act of bravery....
Our family guide
Best from age 6- 63 Audience · 98 · 100%
Through an ancient spell, a teenager occasionally transforms into a sheepdog, causing comedic chaos and misunderstandings, especially with his family and a neighbor. He must learn to control his new ability and break the spell with an act of bravery.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some comedic pratfalls and chase scenes
- Mild suspense when the transformation occurs
What it models well
- Courage and bravery
- Accepting differences
- Family loyalty
Talk about it after
- What it means to be brave
- How to handle unusual situations
- The importance of honesty
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Top billed cast
Director: Charles Barton • Crew: Lillie Hayward, Bill Walsh
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.3/10 (98)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $1,250,000
- Box office
- $17,658,000
- Franchise
- The Shaggy Dog Collection
- IMDb
- tt0053271
