Man's Best Friend (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1952, Man's Best Friend is an animation film directed by Jack Kinney, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Goofy buys a pet dog (Bowser) and has trouble training it. As Bowser gets bigger, he becomes a larger problem, angering the neighbors. Goofy goes out for the night, and Bowser proves not to be much of a guard dog until Goofy comes home and tries to get in.
Who’s in it. Man's Best Friend stars Pinto Colvig as Goofy / Bowser (voice) (uncredited) and Lee Millar as Bowser.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Man's Best Friend has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man's Best Friend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man's Best Friend tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man's Best Friend (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man's Best Friend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man's Best Friend worth watching?
- Man's Best Friend holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man's Best Friend?
- Man's Best Friend stars Pinto Colvig and Lee Millar.
- When was Man's Best Friend released?
- Man's Best Friend was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.