Benji

Name: Benji
Genre: Drama, Crime, Family
Released: March 16, 2018
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 53
Cast: Angus Sampson, Brady Permenter, Chris Angerdina, Darby Camp, Gabriel Bateman

2018

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): March 16, 2018 | TV-PG

Starring: Angus Sampson, Brady Permenter, Chris Angerdina, Darby Camp, Gabriel Bateman, Gralen Bryant Banks, James W. Evermore, Jerod Haynes, Jim Gleason, Jon Arthur, Kiele Sanchez, Kirk H. Andersen, Lacy Camp, Will Rothhaar

Summary: A determined dog comes to the rescue and helps heal a broken family when a young boy and his sister stumble into some serious danger.

Director: Brandon Camp

Genre(s): Drama, Crime, Family

Rating: TV-PG

Runtime: 87 min

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RogerEbert.com Matt Fagerholm

Mar 21, 2018

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. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Mar 20, 2018

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. Read full review

Mike Scott

Mar 15, 2018

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. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Mar 16, 2018

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). Read full review

Vadim Rizov

Mar 14, 2018

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. Read full review

Jake Coyle

Mar 15, 2018

The dog is, as ever, irresistibly winning. Read full review

Gary Goldstein

Mar 15, 2018

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. Read full review

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growingquiver

Mar 17, 2018

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 theThis 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!… Expand

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