The Shaggy D.A. (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1976, The Shaggy D.A. is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Robert Stevenson, running about 91 minutes. “The Only Candidate with a Law Degree and a Pedigree!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wilby Daniels, a successful lawyer running for District Attorney, suddenly finds himself being transformed into an English sheepdog. Somehow he has to keep his change a secret and find just what is causing it, all the while eluding the local dog catcher.
Who’s in it. The Shaggy D.A. stars Dean Jones as Wilby Daniels, Suzanne Pleshette as Betty Daniels, Tim Conway as Tim and Keenan Wynn as John Slade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Shaggy D.A. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shaggy D.A. page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shaggy D.A. tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shaggy D.A. (1976)?
- In US, The Shaggy D.A. is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shaggy D.A. worth watching?
- The Shaggy D.A. holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shaggy D.A.?
- The Shaggy D.A. stars Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Tim Conway, Keenan Wynn and Jo Anne Worley.