The read
Audiences rate it 26 points higher than critics do. The highest scoring of the 3 titles in its series. It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
Benji is a stray who has nonetheless worked his way into the hearts of a number of the townspeople, who give him food and attention whenever he stops by. His particular favorites are a pair of children who feed and play with him against the wishes of their parents. When the children are kidnapped, however, the parents and the police are at a loss to find them. Only Benji can track them down, but will he be in time? If he can save the day, he may just find the permanent home he's been longing for.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic35/100
Audiences rate it 26 points higher than critics do.
174 audience votes
Key crew
Cast
- Patsy GarrettMary Gruber
- Allen FiuzatPaul Chapman Jr.
- Cynthia SmithCindy Chapman
- Peter BreckDr. Paul M. Chapman
- Frances BavierLady with the Cat
- Terry CarterOfficer Tuttle
- Edgar BuchananBill
- Tom LesterRiley
- Christopher ConnellyHenry
- Deborah WalleyLinda Sue
- Mark SladeMitch
- Herb VigranLt. Ted Samuels
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Themes
rescuehostageaffectiondogbenjipetsdog hero