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1974
Benji, a scruffy stray in a small Texas town, is secretly loved by two children. When the children are kidnapped and held for ransom, Benji is the only one who knows where they are.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
A gentle film told from a dog's-eye view, about loyalty and courage.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
The children are kidnapped, gagged, and frightened, Benji is kicked, and a dog friend is hurt, peril that may scare little ones. The children keep Benji secret from their strict father, which comes out by the end and is worth a talk.
Benji (1974)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- How did Benji save the children?
- Why did the children keep Benji secret? Was it right?
- How did their father change?
- What did you think of Tiffany?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 7+: dogs and children in peril; an off-camera kidnapping with children held captive and gagged; a dog kicked, with suspense over whether a pet survives.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Benji Blu-ray (Remastered)
Blu-ray · February 13, 2018
Coming later
Where to stream
Streaming services are not listed yet. When they are, this note stays secondary to the disc.