The Shaggy Dog

2006

The Shaggy Dog

Critics Consensus

This Disney retread has neither inspiration nor originality, but may please moviegoers under the age of ten.

26%

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Movie Info

An unexpected transformation helps a workaholic attorney learn that there's more to life than the courtroom in this remake of the 1959 Disney canine classic of the same name. Deputy District Attorney Dave Douglas (Tim Allen) takes his job in the halls of justice very seriously -- so seriously in fact that his wife and family see considerably less of their frequently-absent husband and father than they would prefer. When a case involving an animal laboratory finds the distracted dad once again taking an extended leave of absence from his frustrated family, Douglas' luck takes a turn for the worst after he is inadvertently infected by a top-secret genetic-mutation serum that transforms the two-legged lawyer into a four-legged sheepdog. Though his current situation has its drawbacks to be sure, the fly-on-the-wall perspective afforded to Douglas in his newfound state alerts the well-intending father and husband that all is not well on the home front. Moved by the unfulfilled needs of his neglected family and determined to become a better father if he can only shed his winter coat, Douglas' unique new vantage point could offer just the motivation needed to bring the nefarious forces behind the serum to justice and win back his wife and kids once and for all. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Cast

Tim Allen
as Dave Douglas
Kristin Davis
as Rebecca Douglas
Robert Downey Jr.
as Dr. Kozak
Vin Diesel
Jan Devereaux
Zena Grey
as Carly Douglas
Danny Glover
as Ken Hollister
Spencer Breslin
as Josh Douglas
Judge Claire Whittaker
as Jane Curtin
Jane Curtin
as Judge Claire Whittaker
Philip Baker Hall
as Lance Strictland
Shawn Pyfrom
as Trey
Craig Kilborn
as Baxter
Joshua Leonard
as Justin Forrester
Bess Wohl
as Dr. Gwen Lichtman
Jarrad Paul
as Larry
Janine Edwards
Annabelle Gurwitch
as Justin Forrester's Attorney
Mark Robert Ellis
Joel David Moore
as Pound Employee
Jeanette Brox
as Janey
Kevin Cooney
as Doctor
Jesse Heiman
Rhea Seehorn
as Lori
Koji Kataoka
as Monk
Casey Sander
as Leader
Courtney McLean
as Bailiff
Laura Kightlinger
as Ms. Foster
Phaedra Nielson
as Co-Worker
Eric Winzenried
as Animal Control Officer
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Audience Reviews for The Shaggy Dog

  • Feb 14, 2012
    Robert Downey Jr. was good in this.
    Liam G Super Reviewer
  • Dec 13, 2011
    Stupid, stupid, stupid!!! Why make a remake with Tim Allen????????????
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
  • Dec 02, 2011
    A pretty stupid movie, Tim Allen disappoints me.
    Bradley W Super Reviewer
  • Jun 23, 2011
    Not that great, a good family film at best.
    Bethany M Super Reviewer
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