The Shaggy Dog (2006)

A man tries to live a normal life despite the fact that he sometimes turns into a sheepdog.

Director:

Brian Robbins

Writers:

Cormac Wibberley (screenplay), Marianne Wibberley (screenplay),

Stars:

Tim Allen, Kristin Davis, Zena Grey

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tim Allen	...	Dave Douglas
Kristin Davis	...	Rebecca Douglas
Zena Grey	...	Carly Douglas
Spencer Breslin	...	Josh Douglas
Danny Glover	...	Ken Hollister
Robert Downey Jr.	...	Dr. Kozak
Joshua Leonard	...	Justin Forrester
Shawn Pyfrom	...	Trey
Bess Wohl	...	Dr. Gwen Lichtman
Jarrad Paul	...	Larry
Annabelle Gurwitch	...	Justin Forrester's Attorney
Jane Curtin	...	Judge Claire Whittaker
Philip Baker Hall	...	Lance Strictland
Joel David Moore	...	Pound Employee
Jeanette Brox	...	Janey

Storyline

A man tries to live a normal life despite the fact that he sometimes turns into a sheepdog.

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Plot Keywords:

sheepdog | transformation | animal rights | scrabble | buddhist monk | 

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Taglines:

Everything is going to the dogs.

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some mild rude humor

Details

Official Sites:

Disney [fr] Disney [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 March 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Un papá con pocas pulgas

Filming Locations:

Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$158,016 (South Africa) (26 May 2006)

Gross:

$61,112,916 (USA) (21 July 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures, Mandeville Films, Boxing Cat Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Although the writing credits are supplied by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and cannot be changed, there is an onscreen credit: "suggested by The Hound of Florence by Felix Salten".

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Goofs

When Dave Douglas falls over in his cage you can clearly see a pad in the cage that was not there before. This is probably a stunt pad to break his fall.

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Quotes

Judge Claire Whittaker: Mr.Douglas, one more outburst and I'll put you in contempt.
Dave Douglas: [barks] Silence! Quiet! WHOO!
Dave Douglas: [covers up mouth with hands, pause] Your honor...

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Crazy Credits

At the beginning, the Disney Castle turns into a doghouse.

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Connections

References Monk (2002)

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Soundtracks

"Ballade Vibes"
Written and Performed by Rosario Sasso, Giorgio Rosciglione (as George Rosciglione)
Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music

User Reviews

Not as bad as the reviews

I took my 12 year old grandson to see it and he was rolling on the floor for most of the film. I was surprised that it was actually funny,much more surprise than I was prepared for. This is a funny movie for those preteens and early teens as they seem to really enjoy it. Sure it is not full of high tech special effects and should never be compared to the Matrix, but it is a Disney! movie --- get it... a Disney movie. Take that into consideration ... how many Disney movies achieve high ratings anyway, other than the classics? This is a fun movie. I saw the original and it was funny too. Remember way back when everything was black and white and not color? The special effects in this movie are not very high tech and some of the metamorphosis takes place when you do not see it, so do not expect "the wolf-man" changes to be shown, nope, one shot he is a man, the next he is a dog. Some of the other critters are pretty funny too and kids seem to love this movie.