The Shaggy Dog

3.8 Score

2006 • 1h 38min • PG • Comedy, Family

The Shaggy Dog

"It's going to be a ruff day."

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.

IMDb 4.4

RT 25%

MC 43

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Tim Allen

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Dave Douglas

Kristin Davis

Kristin Davis

Rebecca Douglas

Zena Grey

Zena Grey

Carly Douglas

Spencer Breslin

Spencer Breslin

Josh Douglas

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Ken Hollister

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Dr. Kozak

Joshua Leonard

Joshua Leonard

Justin Forrester

Shawn Pyfrom

Shawn Pyfrom

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Robert Downey Jr.

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