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Snow Dogs

Play trailer Poster for Snow Dogs PG Released Jan 18, 2002 1h 39m Kids & Family Comedy Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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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Empire Magazine Rated: 2/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review 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 Full Review Neil Smith BBC.com Rated: 3/5 May 21, 2002 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Renee Schonfeld Common Sense Media Comic action, appealing hero, splendid dogs; some scares. Rated: 3/5 Aug 5, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Funny in 1 hour and 39 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG for Mild Crude Humor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $81,200,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Cuba Gooding Jr. as Ted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/25 Full Review Audience Member Not a very good movie, but a huge part of my childhood. Snow Dogs is a lighthearted family film that combines comedy, adventure, and a lot of heart. Starring Cuba Gooding Jr. as a Miami dentist who unexpectedly inherits a team of sled dogs, the movie is packed with laughs, colorful characters, and snowy escapades. While the plot is predictable and the humor can be a bit slapstick, the adorable dogs steal the show, and Gooding Jr.'s charm adds warmth to the story. It’s a feel-good film perfect for family movie night, delivering laughs and a positive message about embracing the unexpected. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/28/25 Full Review My N Yes, there are lots of cliches, silly gags, and way too many slips. falls. and skirmishes on the ice, but it IS a 'family' movie, after all; it's lively and fun with some interesting characters (James Coburn's among them)--and, AND as a special bonus, you get to see teams of majestic and beautiful sled dogs/huskies in action. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review Chris P I am not a fan . A borefest that should of been a TV special for the time . One star for the huskies . Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/19/24 Full Review Just Dance B This movie will always be good! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/06/23 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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Brian Levant

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Cuba Gooding Jr.

Ted

James Coburn

Thunder Jack

Sisqó

Dr. Rupert Brooks

Nichelle Nichols

Amelia

M. Emmet Walsh

George

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Snow Dogs

Ted Brooks (Cuba Gooding, Jr., right), who has inherited the dogs, has a chat with the old musher Thunder Jack (James Coburn, left). Ted (Gooding, right) gets the scoop on local events from Peter Yellowbear (Graham Greene, left). Cuba Gooding, Jr., and director Brian Levant cross the finish line at the Arctic Challenge, a race that places the dogs' health and welfare above those of the human participants. Gooding (right) takes a break from filming with producer Jordan Kerner (left). Disney's Snow Dogs. When Ted Brooks (Gooding, Jr., left) inherits a team of mischievous sled dogs, he quickly discovers that the only person who the dogs will heed is the old musher Thunder Jack (Coburn, right). Ted (Gooding, right) calms his cousin, Rupert (Sisqo, left) and his adoptive mother, Amelia (Nichelle Nichols, center), when he tells them he's going to Alaska. Ted (Gooding, right) is given some advice on how to rig his team of dogs by native Alaskan Barb (Joanna Bacalso, left). Cuba Gooding, Jr. stars as Ted Brooks, a dentist from Miami whose life is turned upside down when he inherits a team of mischievous sled dogs in Walt Disney Pictures' hilarious comedy, "Snow Dogs." Olivier (Jean-Michel Paré, pictured), a conceited musher who's more interested in fame than anything else, greets his adoring public. View more photos

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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
Jordan Kerner
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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