IMDb RATING
5.4/10
2.6K
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A murdered detective must avenge his murder after he is reincarnated as a dog.A murdered detective must avenge his murder after he is reincarnated as a dog.A murdered detective must avenge his murder after he is reincarnated as a dog.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
2.6K
YOUR RATING
- Director
- Writers
- Rod Browning
- Joe Camp(based on the 1974 motion picture written by)
- Stars
Top credits
- Director
- Writers
- Rod Browning
- Joe Camp(based on the 1974 motion picture written by)
- Stars
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- Director
- Writers
- Rod Browning
- Joe Camp(based on the 1974 motion picture written by)
- All cast & crew
- See more cast details at IMDbPro
Storyline
Browning is a PI with a bad cold, who's sent to investigate a case by a mysterious client.He stumbles across the body of a young woman and is stabbed to death, and when he wakes up in heaven, they tell him he's "marginal material," and they can only decide on his final destination through one last assignment: to go back and solve his own murder. As a dog. A cute fluffy little dog (Benji). Undaunted, Browning begins to investigate the case as best he can around his canine disabilities (dialing the phone presents a special challenge) to solve the murders, save the girl, and see justice done. —Kathy Li
- Taglines
- Chevy Chase and Benji team up for big laughs in this tail of murder, mystery and puppy love.
- Genres
- Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG for language and some mild scenes of violence and sensuality
- Parents guide
Did you know
- GoofsAfter it's established that Alister Becket's birthday is March third, Benji remarks that it is six months passed (or six months away). Earlier, however, when scouting the scene of the crime, he looks at the desk calendar and sees that it's mid-October, so really Becket's birthday was less than five months ago or away.
- Quotes
Benji a.k.a Browning: [Browning's first words after returning to Earth as Benji the dog as he narrowly escapes getting hit by a garbage truck] Oh, shit! That was close!
- Crazy creditsAfter nearly all of the end titles have passed, "WOOF!" appears on the screen as the final title.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Benji at Work (1980)
- SoundtracksReturn to Paradise
written by Elton John and Gary Osborne
performed by Elton John & Gary Osborne (as Cary Osborn)
Top review
A Classic
I first saw this movie when I was 8 years old. We had just gotten our cable, which was a big treat back in 1982. I use to get the program guide and mark all the times "Oh Heavenly Dog" was on. I became a bit obsessed with this movie. There was something about how goofy and sad Chevy Chase's character appealed to me. I was so intrigued by the beauty and elegance of Jane Seymour's presence. When you combine the two in the movie, everything seemed to fall into place. It was simple and honest. The movie isn't a dramatic masterpiece but its not crap either! As a child and as an adult I still feel the same way. This movie is a warm fuzzy. It is fun to watch, has a good plot and I really like the songs in the opening and ending. It's a classic. Somewhat an unknown among many, but a favorite of mine.
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- McDanielClanof4
- Jul 27, 2005
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Ein Himmelhund von einem Schnüffler
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $6,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $6,216,067
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $323,320
- Jul 13, 1980
- Gross worldwide
- $6,216,067
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