Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- gentle
- suspenseful
- earnest
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics were divided, with some appreciating the film's family-friendly animal adventure while aggregate scores indicate a mixed overall response.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Benji is stranded in the wilderness after an accident and must find food, shelter, and safety without human help.
The story places Benji among a cougar, a bear, and a hunter while retaining a G-rated, accessible tone.
Benjean's Benji carries the film's survival journey, with the human cast occupying supporting roles.
The plot confines Benji's central struggle to an isolated wilderness environment after he is left behind.
Films like Benji the Hunted, and why
The Incredible Journey
family-friendly wilderness adventure centered on an animal's survival and resourcefulness
The Bear
gentle animal adventure with wilderness peril, emotional attachment, and broad family appeal
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
children's adventure featuring a loyal dog navigating danger and separation
Movie Details
- Director
- Joe Camp
- Release Date
- 1987-06-05
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (181)
Cast
- Benjean
- Red Steagall
- Frank Inn
- Nancy Francis
- Bart the Bear
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Benji the Hunted about?
- A resourceful dog faces the dangers of an isolated wilderness while struggling to survive and find his way home.
- What is Benji the Hunted like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Benji the Hunted as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Benji the Hunted violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Benji the Hunted as mild.
- What did critics think of Benji the Hunted?
- Critics were divided, with some appreciating the film's family-friendly animal adventure while aggregate scores indicate a mixed overall response.
- Which films are like Benji the Hunted?
- Films with a similar feel include The Incredible Journey, The Bear, and Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey.
- How long is Benji the Hunted?
- Benji the Hunted runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch Benji the Hunted?
- In United States, Benji the Hunted streams on Disney Plus.
