# The Return of the Shaggy Dog (1987)

> A reluctant boy must outwit villains seeking a magic ring while an old spell keeps turning him into a dog.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/178229

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Family, Fantasy, TV Movie, Comedy
- Director: Stuart Gillard
- Cast: Gary Kroeger, Todd Waring, Cindy Morgan, K Callan, Michele Little
- TMDB rating: 4.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093852/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, mildly suspenseful, nostalgic, family movie night, nostalgic disney viewing

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