Synopsis
An intergalactic dog pilot from Sirius (the dog star), visits Earth to verify the rumors that dogs have failed to take over the planet.
Scores
Overall Score
61.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
54.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
80.4%
Review Aggregate
44.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 44% of 75 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, family-friendly, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedfamily-friendlyfunnygrittyemotionalcharacter-drivenstylized
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Shannon | 2003 | $1,465,000 | $2,497,000 | (est) |
| Liam Aiken | 2003 | $902,000 | $1,537,000 | (est) |
| Kevin Nealon | 2003 | $679,000 | $1,157,000 | (est) |
| Matthew Broderick | 2003 | $555,000 | $946,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score43.0
RT critic review count84
Rotten Tomatoes audience score40.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating5.1
IMDb votes4,824
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $37,667,744 | $64,219,415 |
| International | 2003 | $7,644,471 | $13,032,993 |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $45,312,216 | $77,252,410 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $21,891,660 | $37,322,905 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $91,000 | $155,145 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $17,941,000 | $30,587,458 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $32,732,000 | $55,804,507 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $9,416,936 | $16,054,854 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $82,072,596 | $139,924,869 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $18,000,000 | $30,688,046 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $22,500,000 (est) | $38,360,058 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $6,566,000 | $11,194,317 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $4,197,000 | $7,155,429 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $3,600,000 | $6,137,609 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $54,863,000 | $93,535,460 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $27,209,596 | $46,389,408 |
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