Synopsis
Lost and alone on the streets of a small Mississippi town, Benji struggles to save his mom from a backyard puppy mill, avoiding two dopey dogcatchers and an unwanted sidekick.
Scores
Overall Score
40.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
22.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
60.5%
Review Aggregate
45.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely negative, with 37% of 38 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, thin plot, lighthearted. Many reviews cite thin plot, uneven tone as the main reasons it falls short.
family-friendlythin plotlightheartedgrittyemotionalfunnyuneven tonescarysuspensefulcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benji | 2004 | $55,000 | $91,000 | (est) |
| Nick Whitaker | 2004 | $34,000 | $56,000 | (est) |
| Shaggy | 2004 | $25,000 | $42,000 | (est) |
| Gypsy the Cockatoo | 2004 | $21,000 | $34,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score34.0
RT critic review count41
Rotten Tomatoes audience score53.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating5.2
IMDb votes702
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $3,817,362 | $6,339,367 |
| International | 2004 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $3,817,362 | $6,339,367 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $1,908,681 | $3,169,684 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $104,000 | $172,709 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $3,000 | $4,982 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $10,925,000 | $18,142,787 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $22,859,000 | $37,961,187 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $1,526,945 | $2,535,747 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $37,326,626 | $61,987,096 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $3,501,000 (est) | $5,813,995 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $2,819,000 (est) | $4,681,420 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $2,986,000 | $4,958,752 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $2,569,000 | $4,266,254 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $700,200 | $1,162,799 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $12,575,200 | $20,883,220 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $24,751,426 | $41,103,877 |
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