Benji

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Benji

2018

1h 27m

Drama

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A dog comes to the rescue and helps heal a broken family when a boy and his sister stumble into serious danger.

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Peter Debruge

Variety

Without wandering far from the tried-and-true formula, director Brandon Camp (son of "Benji" creator Joe Camp) brings a measure of style and competence to the project that the franchise has never seen.

Mar 18, 2018

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Matt Fagerholm

RogerEbert.com

This 2018 release feels like it arrived fresh from 1974, and that is what makes it a delight.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 16, 2018

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

Pretty underwhelming, a perfunctory kids-and-their-dog caper that despite running less than 90 minutes feels stretched to its limits.

Mar 15, 2018

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Renee Schonfeld

Common Sense Media

Updated dog tale has realistic peril and violence.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 27, 2018

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

Perhaps nostalgia is enough to engage, but "Benji" doesn't seem vital enough to revisit, especially when The Camp Corporation has nothing new to offer.

Rated: D+

Mar 21, 2018

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Betty Jo Tucker

ReelTalk Movie Reviews

Too bad there's no Oscar for Best Animal Performance of the Year. Benji would win hands -- er paws -- down.

Mar 16, 2018

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its a pretty decent family movie about a dog

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/05/25

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Audience Member

Benji is a sweet, feel-good family movie that centers around a stray dog who forms an unlikely bond with two children, ultimately helping them navigate a challenging situation. The film blends adventure with heartfelt moments, as Benji's loyalty and courage shine through in every scene. While the plot may be simple and predictable, its charm lies in the heartwarming connection between the dog and the kids. With adorable canine antics and a positive message about love and bravery, Benji is an enjoyable watch for animal lovers of all ages.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/28/25

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Ellen S

Are you kidding me? I'm a 61-year-old female and I'm gonna have nightmares tonight because of this movie. This was awful! Awful! Can these writers not come up with something better than some poor kids getting kidnapped? And mean mothers, emotionally abused kids, dead fathers, a poor dog wet in the rain...., why not add some overdosing drug addicts and heck, drug cartel retributions that the dog needs to avenge??? Horrible movie. Not for anyone other than sociopaths who like trauma inducing movie storylines.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/03/25

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Dominic C

This was so freaking cute!!!!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/17/25

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Shiraz Q

Wonderful, sweet movie with amazing acting by Benji. I loved the Benji movies when I was little and this is a worthy successor. I said "awwww" and "oh no!" so many times while I was watching, I was very invested. (And so frustrated with the stupid people for not listening to Benji.) If you want some wholesome family entertainment, this is it. The people wailing that it was too traumatic for their kids are lunatics.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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Taylor T

It's a good movie with a cute storyline

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/15/23

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Synopsis

A dog comes to the rescue and helps heal a broken family when a boy and his sister stumble into serious danger.

Director: Brandon Camp
Producer: Jason Blum, Brandon Camp
Screenwriter: Brandon Camp
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 16, 2018
Runtime: 1h 27m

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