The Shaggy Dog
2006, English. Directed by Brian Robbins.
It's going to be a ruff day.
The tale of a workaholic dad-turned-dog who finds that being man's best friend shows him the most important job - being a great dad.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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4.9/10 from 604 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Shaggy Dog is streaming on VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Brian RobbinsDirector
- Tim AllenDave Douglas
- Kristin DavisRebecca Douglas
- Zena GreyCarly Douglas
- Spencer BreslinJosh Douglas
- Danny GloverKen Hollister
- Robert Downey Jr.Dr. Kozak
- Joshua LeonardJustin Forrester
- Shawn PyfromTrey
- Bess WohlDr. Gwen Lichtman
- Jarrad PaulLarry
- Annabelle GurwitchJustin Forrester's Attorney
- Jane CurtinJudge Claire Whittaker
Details
- Released
- 9 March 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Cormac Wibberley, Michael Begler, Jack Amiel
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $87M
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What The Shaggy Dog is based on
The Shaggy Dog is based on The Shaggy Dog, a 1959 film and The Hound of Florence (1923) by Felix Salten.
Film · 1959
The Shaggy Dog
1923
The Hound of Florence
By Felix Salten
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The Shaggy Dog: quick answers
Is The Shaggy Dog worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.9/10 from 604 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Shaggy Dog?
The Shaggy Dog runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Shaggy Dog have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Shaggy Dog. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Shaggy Dog parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Shaggy Dog is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Shaggy Dog on?
The Shaggy Dog is streaming on VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shaggy Dog?
If you liked The Shaggy Dog, try Disaster Holiday, The Breadwinner, Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2.
Who directed The Shaggy Dog?
The Shaggy Dog (2006) was directed by Brian Robbins and stars Tim Allen, Kristin Davis, Zena Grey.
What is The Shaggy Dog based on?
The Shaggy Dog is based on The Shaggy Dog, a 1959 film and The Hound of Florence (1923) by Felix Salten.