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The Shaggy Dog
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The Shaggy Dog

2006-03-09 · 98 min · ★ 4.9

Comedy · Family

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.

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Directors
Brian Robbins
Production companies
Walt Disney Pictures, Mandeville Films, Boxing Cat Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000,000
Revenue
USD 87,134,280

Top Cast

Tim AllenTim AllenDave Douglas
Kristin DavisKristin DavisRebecca Douglas
Zena GreyZena GreyCarly Douglas
Spencer BreslinSpencer BreslinJosh Douglas
Danny GloverDanny GloverKen Hollister
Robert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr.Dr. Kozak
Joshua LeonardJoshua LeonardJustin Forrester
Shawn PyfromShawn PyfromTrey
Bess WohlBess WohlDr. Gwen Lichtman
Jarrad PaulJarrad PaulLarry
Annabelle GurwitchAnnabelle GurwitchJustin Forrester's Attorney
Jane CurtinJane CurtinJudge Claire Whittaker
Philip Baker HallPhilip Baker HallLance Strictland
Joel David MooreJoel David MoorePound Employee
Jeanette BroxJeanette BroxJaney
Kevin CooneyKevin CooneyDoctor
Rhea SeehornRhea SeehornLori
Craig KilbornCraig KilbornBaxter
Koji KataokaKoji KataokaMonk
Casey SanderCasey SanderLeader

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