The Shaggy Dog
GUnited States rating19591h 44mComedy, Family, Fantasy
A young boy named Wilby accidentally puts on a cursed ring that causes him to transform into a shaggy sheepdog. He must find a way to break the spell while navigating a series of mishaps and trying to help his friends. It is a whimsical adventure about bravery and the bond between people and their pets.
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A young boy named Wilby accidentally puts on a cursed ring that causes him to transform into a shaggy sheepdog. He must find a way to break the spell while navigating a series of mishaps and trying to help his friends. It is a whimsical adventure about bravery and the bond between people and their pets.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Mild
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- None
- Pace
- Gentle
- This is a classic black and white film with long takes and a steady narrative flow. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeWilby is bound and gagged in a closet by spies.
- Approx.SomeA chase scene involving a car and a boat.
Talk about it after
- 1How did Wilby feel when he couldn't tell people he was a human trapped in a dog's body?
- 2What did you think about the way the father's feelings about dogs changed at the end?
- 3What kind of brave act do you think is the most important one to do for a friend?
Where to watch in United States
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