The Return of the Shaggy Dog
1987, English. Directed by Stuart Gillard.
A magic ring's spell turns our hero, Wilby, into a shaggy dog, much to his consternation!
The Return of the Shaggy Dog is a 1987 two-part television movie midquel to the 1959 feature film, The Shaggy Dog, set before the events of The Shaggy D.A..
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 1 November 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Diane Wilk, Paul Haggis
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The Return of the Shaggy Dog: quick answers
What should I watch before The Return of the Shaggy Dog?
Watch The Shaggy Dog (1959) and The Shaggy D.A. (1976) first.
Is The Return of the Shaggy Dog worth watching?
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How long is The Return of the Shaggy Dog?
The Return of the Shaggy Dog runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Return of the Shaggy Dog have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Return of the Shaggy Dog. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Return of the Shaggy Dog parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Return of the Shaggy Dog is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Return of the Shaggy Dog on?
The Return of the Shaggy Dog isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 1987. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Return of the Shaggy Dog?
If you liked The Return of the Shaggy Dog, try Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie, The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex, Casper Meets Wendy.
Who directed The Return of the Shaggy Dog?
The Return of the Shaggy Dog (1987) was directed by Stuart Gillard and stars Gary Kroeger, Todd Waring, Cindy Morgan.