The Shaggy Dog (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1959, The Shaggy Dog is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Charles Barton, running about 104 minutes. “"I was a Teen-age boy!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Through an ancient spell, a boy changes into a sheepdog and back again. It seems to happen at inopportune times and the spell can only be broken by an act of bravery....
Who’s in it. The Shaggy Dog stars Fred MacMurray as Wilson Daniels, Jean Hagen as Freeda Daniels, Tommy Kirk as Wilby Daniels and Annette Funicello as Allison D'Allessio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Shaggy Dog has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and 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 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 (1959)?
- In US, The Shaggy Dog is available to stream on Disney Plus, and 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 The Shaggy Dog worth watching?
- The Shaggy Dog holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shaggy Dog?
- The Shaggy Dog stars Fred MacMurray, Jean Hagen, Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello and Tim Considine.
- When was The Shaggy Dog released?
- The Shaggy Dog was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.