Benji the Hunted (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1987, Benji the Hunted is an action, adventure and family film directed by Joe Camp, running about 88 minutes. “Benji's Back! In the most exciting adventure of his life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Benji has become stranded on a remote island after a boating accident. He finds himself struggling to survive in the wilderness, avoiding close encounters with a wolf, a bear, and a territorial female cougar with her cub.
Who’s in it. Benji the Hunted stars Red Steagall as Hunter, Frank Inn as Himself, Nancy Francis as Mary Beth McLaulin and Benjean as Benji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Benji the Hunted has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Benji the Hunted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Benji the Hunted tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Benji the Hunted (1987)?
- In US, Benji the Hunted is available to 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 Benji the Hunted worth watching?
- Benji the Hunted holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Benji the Hunted?
- Benji the Hunted stars Red Steagall, Frank Inn, Nancy Francis, Benjean and Bart The Bear.
- When was Benji the Hunted released?
- Benji the Hunted was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.