Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- heartwarming
- suspenseful
- sentimental
- family movie night
- rainy day viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the remake as a mixed family adventure with a warm central dog-and-children bond but limited originality.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Benji's movements, instincts, and attempts to recruit human help drive the children's rescue.
Carter and Frankie have recently lost their father, and their bond with Benji becomes part of their emotional recovery.
After being returned to the streets, Benji continues following Carter and Frankie and seeks help when they are kidnapped.
The children's attempt to buy back their father's watch brings them to the pawnshop robbery.
Films like Benji, and why
Lassie
family-friendly dog adventure centered on a loyal stray animal and endangered children
Because of Winn-Dixie
heartwarming child-and-dog bond combined with rescue adventure and family drama
The Adventures of Milo and Otis
kid-oriented animal adventure with suspense, emotional family stakes, and a resourceful canine hero
Old Yeller
family adventure involving children, danger, and a beloved dog whose loyalty drives the rescue
Movie Details
- Director
- Brandon Camp
- Release Date
- 2018-03-16
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (330)
Cast
- Gabriel Bateman
- Darby Camp
- Kiele Sanchez
- Gralen Bryant Banks
- Will Rothhaar
- Angus Sampson
- Jerod Haynes
- Jim Gleason
- Brady Permenter
- Tom Proctor
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Benji about?
- A resourceful stray dog forms a bond with two grieving siblings and leads a desperate rescue after criminals abduct them.
- What is Benji like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Benji as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Benji violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Benji as mild.
- What did critics think of Benji?
- Critics broadly viewed the remake as a mixed family adventure with a warm central dog-and-children bond but limited originality.
- Which films are like Benji?
- Films with a similar feel include Lassie, Because of Winn-Dixie, The Adventures of Milo and Otis, and Old Yeller.
- How long is Benji?
- Benji runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch Benji?
- In United States, Benji streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
