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Benji

  • 2018
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
5.9K
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Benji (2018)
Two New Orleans school kids strike up a friendship with an orphaned puppy named Benji. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his scruffy sidekick come to the rescue.
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Two school kids strike up a friendship with an orphaned puppy named Benji. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his scruffy si... Read allTwo school kids strike up a friendship with an orphaned puppy named Benji. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his scruffy sidekick come to the rescue.Two school kids strike up a friendship with an orphaned puppy named Benji. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his scruffy sidekick come to the rescue.

  • Director
    • Brandon Camp
  • Writers
    • Brandon Camp
    • Joe Camp
  • Stars
    • Gabriel Bateman
    • Darby Camp
    • Kiele Sanchez
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    5.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brandon Camp
    • Writers
      • Brandon Camp
      • Joe Camp
    • Stars
      • Gabriel Bateman
      • Darby Camp
      • Kiele Sanchez
    • 62User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Gabriel Bateman
    Gabriel Bateman
    • Carter
    Darby Camp
    Darby Camp
    • Frankie
    Kiele Sanchez
    Kiele Sanchez
    • Whitney
    Gralen Bryant Banks
    Gralen Bryant Banks
    • Sam King
    Will Rothhaar
    Will Rothhaar
    • Syd
    Angus Sampson
    Angus Sampson
    • Titus
    Jerod Haynes
    Jerod Haynes
    • Lyle
    Lacy Camp
    Lacy Camp
    • Officer
    Jim Gleason
    Jim Gleason
    • Captain Newsome
    Brady Permenter
    • Brute
    James W. Evermore
    • Vendor
    • (as James Evermore)
    Tom Proctor
    Tom Proctor
    • Cajun Captain
    Arthur J. Robinson
    • Mr. Okra
    • (as Arthur Robinson)
    Angela Abadie
    • Pedestrian
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Adams
    • Crime Scene Pedestrian
    • (uncredited)
    Kirk H. Andersen
    • Pedestrian
    • (uncredited)
    Chris Angerdina
    • Pedestrian
    • (uncredited)
    Anthony Barbier
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Brandon Camp
    • Writers
      • Brandon Camp
      • Joe Camp
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews62

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    6collinsburns57

    Two smart dogs.

    This film delivers make-believe reality where emotions count instead of slapstick stuff with goofy bad guys. I particularly felt Benji when he was in the street on a rainy day looking in gloom early on in the film, and the mysticism at first, about his new equally intelligent girlfriend-to-be tramp hound of which who also surprises me along the course of the movie.
    8shivani-28601

    Must Watch for Dog Lovers

    The movie story revolves around a cute, smart and Intelligent dog who will win your heart in the intial 5 minutes. A heartfelt faily movie to watch with kids of the house.
    8FlyerMinniw

    Touching family flick

    We loved this film. A little scary for younger children, but my 8 year old loved it. Good actors, including the dogs. Highly recommended.
    10r-32782

    Little Dog Big Heart

    I think Benji is a sad but happy movie that will make you cry and laugh!! The love that dogs have for people is never ending and this movie really brings that to life. The little dog has many big tricks to show. This was a amazing movie and I hope everyone will enjoy it!!! :)
    10single_in_in

    Great movie don't listen to all the wet blankets

    I grew up with Benji my kids love them. We love this.i t was so much like the original. The 1997 was awful and my kids laughed the whole movie this had feelings good actors and the best dog. Great comeback for Benji and it is a kids movie completely.it deals with real life issues not just after school special issues

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    • Trivia
      Brandon Camp the writer/director is the son of Joe Camp director of the original Benji.
    • Goofs
      Detective Lyle is clearly mistaken about the "underground transport tunnels," which have windows, an obvious sign that this is an above-ground building entered at ceiling level. Also, low-lying New Orleans is known for its high water table; any hole in the ground quickly fills with water--hence the above-ground mausoleums like the ones at the cemetery Benji runs through. Water must be continuously pumped out of underground structures in New Orleans; decrepit abandoned tunnels would be perpetually flooded.
    • Crazy credits
      There are some outtakes included after the credits.
    • Connections
      Follows Benji (1974)
    • Soundtracks
      Almost Home
      Written by Stephen Bishop and Curt Sobel

      Performed by Dewain Whitmore, Jr.

      Produced and Arranged by Harvey Mason Jr.

      Piano by Randy Kerber

      Guitar by Michael Nomad Ripoll (as Michael Nomad Ripoll) and Andrew Hey

      Keyboards by Harvey Mason Jr., Kevin Randolph and Andrew Hey

      Bass by Nathan East

      Recorded by Andrew Hey

      Assisted by Aaron Berton

      Mixed by Harvey Mason Jr. at Mason Sound

      Strings orchestrated by Mark Graham

      Contractor Peter Rotter

      Project coordination by Danielle Engen (as Danielle Engan)

      Courtesy of Palisades Music Productions and Stephen Bishop Music, Inc.

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    • Release date
      • March 16, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Arab Emirates
      • United States
      • China
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chú Chó Dũng Cảm
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Blumhouse Productions
      • Imagenation Abu Dhabi FZ
      • Meridian Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $585,333
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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