SummaryA determined dog comes to the rescue and helps heal a broken family when a young boy and his sister stumble into some serious danger.
Directed By:Brandon Camp
Written By:Brandon Camp, Joe Camp
Benji
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Mixed or Average
53
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Universal Acclaim
8.3
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
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Mar 21, 2018
75
Even with the inclusion of modern cell phones, this 2018 release feels like it arrived fresh from 1974, and that is what makes it a delight.
Mar 20, 2018
63
The action takes a quick turn for the preposterous and the bleak in the finale. But fear not. Just break out the Kleenex, parents. And not just for yourselves.
Mar 16, 2018
60
Benji may be far too simplistic for adults to find much enjoyment in watching, but it rewards active viewing from kids and displays mostly model behavior on the part of its young protagonists (once they stop keeping secrets from their mother, that is).
Mar 15, 2018
60
Camp's handsomely shot new Benji manages to find that sweet spot between wholesome and enjoyable. It is cute without seeming desperate, nostalgic without feeling dated, values-based without being preachy, and sweet without being (too) cloying.
Mar 14, 2018
58
Shot in widescreen in New Orleans, this new Benji looks burnished and luxe in comparison with the visibly threadbare original, to which it pays several nods for the fans.
Mar 15, 2018
40
The film contains many moments of canine uber-cuteness that although not unbearable, are definitely a bit much. Fortunately, the kids here are less aggressively adorable and feel fairly authentic.
User score
Universal Acclaim
8.3
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Mar 17, 2018
10
This film is absolutley adorable! It's stars- Gabriel Bateman and Benji will make you fall in love with this movie. Be warned you will want to get a dog after watching and to hug your little ones a bit tighter. I grew up watching Benji and am happy to show my kids a brand new version of the old beloved dog. I hope they make more Benji movies! We need more films like this!
Production Company:
- Blumhouse Productions
- Imagenation Abu Dhabi FZ
- Meridian Entertainment
- Symbolic Exchange
- Universal Pictures
Release Date:Mar 16, 2018
Duration:1 h 27 m
Rating:TV-PG
Tagline:A Hero Comes Home
