The Shaggy Dog (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1994, The Shaggy Dog is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Dennis Dugan, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Preteen Moochie Daniels just wants a dog, but his dad, Daniel, is allergic to canines, like Bundles, the shabby sheep dog of neighbor Charlie Mulvihill who secretly trained his pet to help him steal jewels. Mooch's big brother Wilbert 'Wilby' is smart, shy and a promising inventor, but hopelessly clumsy when it comes to girls, and is jealous of his slick mate Trey who has no problems. Desperate Wilby resorts to a spell from the ring of Lucrezia Borgia (he accidentally got from dad's museum of curiosities), which magically turns him into Bundles and back at uncontrollable times. This is how he also knows that the diamond on loan in his father's museum is Charlie's next target.
Who’s in it. The Shaggy Dog stars Ed Begley Jr. as Ron Daniels, Sharon Lawrence as Beth Daniels, Jon Polito as Detective Al and James Cromwell as Charlie Mulvihill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Shaggy Dog has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shaggy Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shaggy Dog tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shaggy Dog (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Shaggy Dog change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Shaggy Dog worth watching?
- The Shaggy Dog holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shaggy Dog?
- The Shaggy Dog stars Ed Begley Jr., Sharon Lawrence, Jon Polito, James Cromwell and Jeremy Sisto.
- When was The Shaggy Dog released?
- The Shaggy Dog was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.