Benji
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63% Critic Match

Benji

6.3 / 10 1974 1h 26mG English
AdventureFamilyRomance

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Patsy Garrett

Patsy Garrett

Mary Gruber

Lead
AF

Allen Fiuzat

Paul Chapman Jr.

CS

Cynthia Smith

Cindy Chapman

Peter Breck

Peter Breck

Dr. Paul M. Chapman

Frances Bavier

Frances Bavier

Lady with the Cat

Terry Carter

Terry Carter

Officer Tuttle

Edgar Buchanan

Edgar Buchanan

Bill

Tom Lester

Tom Lester

Riley

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joe Camp's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Benji is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker