Snow Dogs

PG

Released Jan 18, 2002

1h 39m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

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26%

85 Reviews

Tomatometer

40%

100,000+ Ratings

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When Miami dentist Ted Brooks (Cuba Gooding Jr.) finds out that he's been named in a will, he travels to Alaska to claim his inheritance. Once he gets there, however, his dreams turn to mush: he discovers he's been left a mischievous team of sled dogs -- who have got it in for him. Making matters even worse is the crusty mountain man Thunder Jack (James Coburn), who's also got it in for the city slicker. Wanting to claim the dogs for himself, Jack urges Ted to hotfoot it back to warmer climates.

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Critics Consensus

A mediocre live-action children's movie, Snow Dogs is filled with cliched dialogue, tiresome pratfalls, and stale fish-out-of-water jokes.

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Just Dance B

This movie will always be good!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/06/23

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Audience Member

I thought it was entertaining and funny. Heartfelt and goofy. Fun watch for svrryone

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/09/22

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Sega F

That movie is the woorst!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/27/22

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Audience Member

This movie has been a favorite of mine since I first saw it when I was, what, five. I don't remember well if young me could sniff out the story (joke intended) but I'm sure many adults my age can see it coming from miles away. But that's the thing, this movie was based off of a book by Gary Paulsen. The straight ahead humor of the movie is what brings me back. Short little bursts that make me snort almost twenty years later now. "To my friend Peter Yellowbear" Played by the wonderful Graham Greene "My lucky putter. But don't expect it to improve your game." The movie provides grown up styled humor that I, personally, adore. Much like Ted, the main character played by Cuba Gooding Jr., saying that a man by the name of Thunder Jack, (James Coburn) cannot have gotten hit by thunder once, let alone twice. Only for Peter Yellowbear to silently nod. The story, as previously stated is as predictable as the day is long. Is that such a bad thing? A man trying to find out who his father is. A man versus nature in the form of a bunch of sled dogs that he has no idea how to handle but learns over the course of the movie. Sure the story, critically, is blah, I personally do not return to this movie for story telling marvels. Quite honestly, I find myself zoning out a portion of the time, or blocking out the use of the word 'eskimo' or trying not to think of a young James Coburn getting it on with Nichelle Nichols (even if she is Ted's adoptive mother and not his birth mother). But the sense of closeness I pick up from the characters, the solid friendships and great chemistry I find so endearing makes this movie a great one to watch in the uncertain times wondering if we are going to be locked down again. I view this movie as a group of old friends that I can return to whenever I need it. All in all you should spare the 100 minutes and give it an honest shot. Looking past some of the dated language, skunk humor, and animal hijinks, I think you will find a warm classic to enjoy. Is that so bad?

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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robert p

Better than most comedies, I found myself laughing at all the antics of the snow dogs and the other dog. I give this movie *3 and 1/2* stars.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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For those who like dogs,good family style movie with a touch of personality this is it. Reviews are not real good on movie but my wife and i watched it this morning and loved it . Cuba does hes usual bumbling stumbling type humor which is what may have brought down the reviews , but he has a great cast around him and the late great james coburn as hes long lost rough tough dad ,who gets nearly a tear in my eyes in the ending with great acting that he always has done. Anyway for a feel good movie ,at Christmas or anytime this is the Movie . This was made in 2002 the same year that James Coburn Died from a heart attack . Nov 18th 2002 he was at home enjoying him self ,playing hes flute and listening to music then heart attack from nowhere ,and he was gone at 74 yrs old. At one time when young in hes prime he used to train under Bruce lee before Bruce died .He Was pretty good at martial arts . One of hes most favorite movies he said was the 1960 Magnificent Seven ,with (Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach ,Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter, James Coburn and Horst Buchholz.)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Brian Levant

Director

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Ted

James Coburn

Thunder Jack

Sisqó

Dr. Rupert Brooks

Nichelle Nichols

Amelia

M. Emmet Walsh

George

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Rated: 2/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Robert K. Elder

Chicago Tribune

What Faustian bargain did Gooding make, forcing him to star in this insipid fish-out-of-water comedy that paints him as a Bolton fan?

Rated: 1.5/4

Jul 20, 2002

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Neil Smith

BBC.com

Rated: 3/5

May 21, 2002

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Jae-Ha Kim

Jae-Ha Kim

"Snow Dogs" is a cute Disney movie that youngsters most likely will enjoy. There are enough adorable dogs and cartoonish antics to keep the Saturday morning cartoon set giggling.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 28, 2023

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Predictable, at times hokey, but nevertheless goofy and fun Disney family fare, Snow Dogs is a winner.

Nov 16, 2019

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Renee Schonfeld

Common Sense Media

Comic action, appealing hero, splendid dogs; some scares.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 5, 2014

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Synopsis

When Miami dentist Ted Brooks (Cuba Gooding Jr.) finds out that he's been named in a will, he travels to Alaska to claim his inheritance. Once he gets there, however, his dreams turn to mush: he discovers he's been left a mischievous team of sled dogs -- who have got it in for him. Making matters even worse is the crusty mountain man Thunder Jack (James Coburn), who's also got it in for the city slicker. Wanting to claim the dogs for himself, Jack urges Ted to hotfoot it back to warmer climates.

Director: Brian Levant
Producer: Christine Whitaker, Casey Grant
Screenwriter: Jim Kouf, Tommy Swerdlow, Michael Goldberg, Mark Gibson, Philip Halprin
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: Buena Vista (Walt Disney)
Rating: PG (Mild Crude Humor)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 18, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $81.2M
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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