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Benji

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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 03/18/2018
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. Go to Full Review
Matt Fagerholm RogerEbert.com 03/16/2018
3/4
This 2018 release feels like it arrived fresh from 1974, and that is what makes it a delight. Go to Full Review
Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times 03/15/2018
Pretty underwhelming, a perfunctory kids-and-their-dog caper that despite running less than 90 minutes feels stretched to its limits. Go to Full Review
Renee Schonfeld Common Sense Media 03/27/2018
3/5
Updated dog tale has realistic peril and violence. Go to Full Review
Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com 03/21/2018
D+
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. Go to Full Review
Betty Jo Tucker ReelTalk Movie Reviews 03/16/2018
Too bad there's no Oscar for Best Animal Performance of the Year. Benji would win hands -- er paws -- down. Go to Full Review
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Apr 5 its a pretty decent family movie about a dog See more Feb 28 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. See more Ellen S Feb 3 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. See more Dominic C Jan 26 This was so freaking cute!!!! See more Shiraz Q 09/22/2024 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. See more Taylor T 11/15/2023 It's a good movie with a cute storyline See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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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