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The Shaggy Dog (2006)
(2006, Rated PG, Family and kids, Starring Tim Allen, Spencer Breslin, Robert Downey Jr., Kristin Davis)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Silly remake will entertain grade schoolers.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Shaggy Dog (2006)
Parents need to know that because this story involves animals, there's a lot of butt-sniffing and slapstick jokes. While no animals are harmed, an injection with a large needle and cattle prod are used to threaten them and -- since he's a dog --Tim Allen. Allen inadvertently appears nude in front of the courthouse (although no nudity is shown) and mutters, "Everyone's gonna need therapy after this."
Read our full review by Susan Granger
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what it would be like to live, albeit briefly, as someone or something else. If your kids could transform into anything, what would they pick and why? For the more adventurous, you might ask what your kids think about cruelty in animal testing, which the teenage daughter is actively protesting. Are there ever circumstances when it's necessary to test on animals?
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I laughed
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
I luaghed!
All my family cares if I get a new movie.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Funny.
When my sister rented this film, I was annoyed because most dog movies are sappy or slow-paced. This one was funny. Tim Allen is a great actor, and the dog is cute. Reccomended.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Okay but kind of boring
That is all I have to say
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I laughed!
Entertaining! We laughed the whole way through! Good Laugh Movie + A good dog movie! A must see movie!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
We were going to watch 20 minutes; there went bedtime!
We really were only going to watch a few minutes, and next thing we knew we were glued to what came next. Funny story, plenty for 8-10 year old boys to laugh at, and yet the central importance of family comes clear.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great Family Movie
This movie was really good. A great family thriller. For the nudity part it doesn't show anything "special". It sort of reminded me of Beetoven. It was areally great movie and if you haven't seen it yet you should.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Good children's movie, Bad for everyone else
I recently watched the Shaggy Dog and I am kind of disappointed. I have always been a fan of Tim Allen. In my opinion this movie is perfect for younger children and their parents to watch together. The movie isn't as intereting for older children. If you are over the age of 13 you probably won't like this movie. Overall a great movie for children and an average movie for everyone else.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
PG? Why wasn't this G! I know because they want older people to see it!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
New and Interesting
Tim Allen turns INTO A DOG! This story about a man who is never home sees his self in a dog's point of view. Animal testing was occurring and he will do his best to stop it.you should watch this man change his life arnd!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
a great disney movie
Finally, a really good silly funny kids movie, with out the sarcastic, mouthy, disrespctful kids. Being a dog owner I found this movie to be extremely funny. My 9 year olds loved it too. A great family movie. Good values and messeges. Bad guys go to jail, the good guys win and the dad learns a real lesson about the importance of family. I wish disney would make more movies like this. See it and enjoy!
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