The Ugly Dachshund (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1966, The Ugly Dachshund is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Norman Tokar, running about 93 minutes. “A HAPPY HONEYMOON GOES TO THE DOGS!...When a Great Dane disguised as a Dachsie crashes the party!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Garrisons are the "proud parents" of three adorable dachshund pups - and one overgrown Great Dane named Brutus, who nevertheless thinks of himself as a dainty dachsie. His identity crisis results in an uproarious series of household crises that reduce the Garrisons' house to shambles - and viewers to howls of laughter!
Who’s in it. The Ugly Dachshund stars Dean Jones as Mark Garrison, Suzanne Pleshette as Fran Garrison, Charles Ruggles as Dr. J. L. Pruitt and Kelly Thordsen as Officer Carmody, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Ugly Dachshund has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.5M at the box office.
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 Ugly Dachshund page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ugly Dachshund tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ugly Dachshund (1966)?
- In US, The Ugly Dachshund 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 Ugly Dachshund worth watching?
- The Ugly Dachshund holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ugly Dachshund?
- The Ugly Dachshund stars Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Charles Ruggles, Kelly Thordsen and Parley Baer.
- When was The Ugly Dachshund released?
- The Ugly Dachshund was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.