The Stray (2012)

Summer school, what a bummer! That is what Mason, Aidan, Maddie, Melinda and Luke are thinking on the first day of school. Bored, the five of them are daydreaming about what they might be ... See full summary »

Director:

John Rhode

Writers:

Larry Garrett, Virland Stan Harris

Stars:

Mason Johnson, Dunham Stewart, Trey Loney

Cast

Cast overview:
Mason Johnson	...	Mason
Dunham Stewart	...	Aidan
Trey Loney	...	Luke
Hayley Bensmiller	...	Maddie
Isabelle Surby	...	Olivia
Fran Gable	...	Ms. Thistle
Cupcake	...	Chewy the Pup
Chris Page	...	Mr. Drone
Palmer Scott	...	Mr. Handy
Paul Whetstone	...	Animal Control
Austin Jolly	...	Hank
Allie Shea	...	Melinda
Harper Lambert	...	Leah
Kaleb Rodriguiz	...	Dylan

Storyline

Summer school, what a bummer! That is what Mason, Aidan, Maddie, Melinda and Luke are thinking on the first day of school. Bored, the five of them are daydreaming about what they might be doing if they weren't in school. But when a cute little stray pup they name Chewy wanders into their school, the days are anything but boring. The four of them must unite to help keep Chewy out sight of the principal, Ms. Thistle. What ensues is an elaborate game of hide- and-seek as they not only try to keep Chewy from being discovered, but also clean up the messes he leaves behind. The kids come up with one creative hiding place after another, even enlisting the help of school staff members to keep Chewy's presence under wraps. This game of hide-and-seek can't last forever, or can it? Or will Ms. Thistle catch on to their little secret, and capture them red handed in possession of The Stray?

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Taglines:

Since the stray pup showed up, summer school has never been the same.

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Genres:

Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 May 2012 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Engine 15 Media Group, eKidsFilms

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

The kids will love it!

OK let's start by saying that this is not the worst movie I have seen. In fact I actually found it quite funny. However, the problem with this movie was more how it was made. First there's Mr Drone. Yes his name says it all! At the start of the movie when we were introduced to him he 'droned on' for what seemed like hours. There was no need for it to be so long! The filming was terrible! When the puppy was introduced it could have been shorter as well. More comedy would have been good. The acting wasn't that great but it wasn't terrible. The main characters were great and how the janitor kept popping in was good as well. This shows how kids from the same school that never get on can work together to achieve something. I think this is a one time watch. The kids will love it!