Benji

Benji (1974)

  • 86% of critics liked it
    (7 reviews)

  • 48% of users liked it
    (33,091 ratings)

An instant family classic, Benji is shot mostly from the a dog's-eye view , adding even more characterization to a title character well-played by canine veteran Higgins. Benji is an intelligent homeless mutt adopted by a loving family; when the kids are kidnapped, it's the little dog to the rescue… More

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G, 1 hr. 25 min.
Directed By
Joe Camp
Written By
Joe Camp
Genres
Action & Adventure, Kids & Family
In Theaters
Oct 17, 1974 Limited
On DVD
Aug 17, 2004
E1 Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Elliot Panek, Common Sense Media

    Adorable dog saves the day in '70s classic.

  • Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

    Delightful family comedy starring the cuddly dog star.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • erika b


    not my type film

  • Anthony L


    I love Benji, a real childhood favourite!

  • Lafe F


    All the kids wanted to see this little dog on the big screen in the 70's. But now the little mutt is mostly forgettable. It was a family movie cash-in, like many of the films today.

  • danny d


    benji is always decent

  • Yinalí R


    Classic.

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