Benji (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2018, Benji is a comedy, drama, crime and family film directed by Brandon Camp, running about 87 minutes. “A Hero Comes Home” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two school kids strike up a friendship with an orphaned puppy named Benji. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his scruffy sidekick come to the rescue.
Who’s in it. Benji stars Gabriel Bateman as Carter, Darby Camp as Frankie, Kiele Sanchez as Whitney and Gralen Bryant Banks as Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Benji has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $585.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Benji page.
If you liked it. Fans of Benji tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Benji (2018)?
- In US, Benji is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Benji worth watching?
- Benji holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Benji?
- Benji stars Gabriel Bateman, Darby Camp, Kiele Sanchez, Gralen Bryant Banks and Will Rothhaar.
- When was Benji released?
- Benji was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.