The Shaggy Dog (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2006, The Shaggy Dog is a comedy and family film directed by Brian Robbins, running about 98 minutes. “It's going to be a ruff day.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The tale of a workaholic dad-turned-dog who finds that being man's best friend shows him the most important job - being a great dad.
Who’s in it. The Shaggy Dog stars Tim Allen as Dave Douglas, Kristin Davis as Rebecca Douglas, Danny Glover as Ken Hollister and Spencer Breslin as Josh Douglas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Shaggy Dog has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $87.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 (2006)?
- In US, The Shaggy Dog is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shaggy Dog worth watching?
- The Shaggy Dog holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shaggy Dog?
- The Shaggy Dog stars Tim Allen, Kristin Davis, Danny Glover, Spencer Breslin and Robert Downey Jr..
- When was The Shaggy Dog released?
- The Shaggy Dog was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.