Danny Glover, Jan Devereaux, Jane Curtin

This remake of the 1959 film tells the story of a lawyer who occasionally transforms into, well, a large, shaggy sheepdog. Needless to say, the spontaneous changes don't help his legal career, but the...( read more  read more... )y do help him learn how to be a better family man.

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51% liked it

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27% liked it

102 critics

PG, 1 hr. 39 min.

Directed by: Brian Robbins

Release Date: March 10, 2006

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DVD Release Date: August 1, 2006

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  • May 10, 2008
    Tim Allen plays his familiar role as the preoccupied but hilarious comedian, an Assistant DA (ADA) prosecuting a case against an animal rights activist who was caught damaging a research lab. The lab is performing illegal experiments of which the ADA becomes a part. Kristin Davis...( read more) is his wife Rebecca. Better known for her role in Sex In The City, she's proving to be a versatile actress. Zena Grey and Spencer Breslin play the kids and they're good in this also. Robert Downey Jr as the scheming rival lawyer is also comedic and fun to watch.
  • February 3, 2008
    Pending Review...

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  • September 6, 2007
    Fine we all know Tim Allen can't make a film good (The dog with his eyes freaks me out.) But why are you in this Robert Downey Jr.? Your much better then this even though you have the only funny scene in the movie. Can someone tell me what people love about talking dogs? Includi...( read more)ng the times when they aren't funny.
  • July 26, 2007
    I liked the end credit sequence with all the photos.
  • February 4, 2007
    I liked the 1959 version better. Probably because I'm old.
  • October 21, 2009
    really funny how a man can adapt a dogs way of living? lols
  • October 14, 2009
    Despite some bad reviews, I thought it was an entertaining movie.
  • October 12, 2009
    that was a wonderful movie
  • October 4, 2009
    Not very interesting.
  • September 18, 2009
    I love this movie. It's so cute and adorable. it's pretty interesting that something could change a man into a dog and back again.

Critic Reviews


March 10, 2006
Claudia Puig, USA Today

The Shaggy Dog may not make you howl, but it does offer a few bona fide belly laughs, which is more than the last few Tim Allen movies could boast. full review

March 10, 2006
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

Shaggy Dog is a subpar remake of a subpar movie that can only spawn subpar remakes. full review

March 9, 2006
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

There is an age above which this movie is unnecessary, and it may be in the low double digits. full review

March 7, 2006
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

PETA members may take to The Shaggy Dog. Everyone else over the age of 10, however, will likely prefer a night of sniffing butts to this latest Tim Allen stinker. full review

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Comments


  • mamakaz1
    October 22, 2008
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  • nbhatti3000
    July 9, 2007
    father hates dog when his kids bring dog at home dog bites him and he becomes dog, reall dog and he stays at home but his family don't know about him.
  • HarryPFanatic
    May 28, 2007
    The...the acting...so...so incredibly bad...too bad for words...acting is...acting is awful...
  • gemelosk8
    September 13, 2006
    This Movie Was FAnny...jajaja :)
  • kaners94
    August 12, 2006
    YOWYOW YOW ME BLOODRINE WAT U BEEN UP 2 THE BEST FILM EVER IS THE WARRIORS OR THE WANDERERS ANY 1 DON'T LIKE DAT WATCH LOL
  • chipmunkhoward15
    August 5, 2006
    i have not seen this movie but it looks like a good movie peace out Ericka
  • jumpfroggy7
    August 4, 2006
    i really liked this movie it was on the fiction side but when you think about it..... it kinda is true. think about it.
  • lilmisgia
    August 4, 2006
    I reeeeeeeeeaaaaaalllllllllyyyyyyyyy wana see shaggy dog looks great though i deno if i really like tim allen he's alittle on the weird side but arnt we all weird in a way??
  • SGR2013
    August 4, 2006
    THIS MOVIE WAS AWSOME! I LOVED IT. I THINK IT WAS GOOD FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
  • claireturpin
    August 4, 2006
    This movie was great, funny, but in a way, very wierd!

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