The Shaggy Dog
1959, English. Directed by Charles Barton.
"I was a Teen-age boy!"
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....
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 101 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Shaggy Dog
The Shaggy Dog is streaming on VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Charles BartonDirector
- Fred MacMurrayWilson Daniels
- Jean HagenFreeda Daniels
- Tommy KirkWilby Daniels
- Annette FunicelloAllison D'Allessio
- Tim ConsidineBuzz Miller
- Kevin CorcoranMoochie Daniels
- Cecil KellawayProfessor Plumcutt
- Alexander ScourbyMikhail Andrassy
- Roberta ShoreFranceska Andrassy
- James WesterfieldOfficer Hanson
- Strother MartinThurm
- Forrest LewisOfficer Kelly
Details
- Released
- 19 March 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lillie Hayward, Bill Walsh
- Budget
- $1.3M
- Box office
- $18M
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What The Shaggy Dog is based on
The Shaggy Dog is based on The Hound of Florence (1923) by Felix Salten.
1923
The Hound of Florence
By Felix Salten
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Shaggy Dog: quick answers
What comes after The Shaggy Dog?
Next in the series: The Shaggy D.A. (1976) and The Return of the Shaggy Dog (1987).
Is The Shaggy Dog worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 101 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Shaggy Dog?
The Shaggy Dog runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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 G 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 Shorts, Animal Crackers, Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure.
Who directed The Shaggy Dog?
The Shaggy Dog (1959) was directed by Charles Barton and stars Fred MacMurray, Jean Hagen, Tommy Kirk.
What is The Shaggy Dog based on?
The Shaggy Dog is based on The Hound of Florence (1923) by Felix Salten.