Good Boy! (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Good Boy! is a 2003 fantasy drama directed by John Hoffman, starring Molly Shannon and Liam Aiken. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $45.5 million worldwide on a $18 million budget. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- John Hoffman
- Original language
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Norwegian - Studio
- MGM Home Entertainment
- Budget
- $18M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Good Boy! About?
The premise of Good Boy! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sigrid finds herself drawn to Christian, a man who exists within a unique relationship dynamic. His partner engages with him in a way that mimics the care and affection given to a cherished dog. As Sigrid delves deeper into their unconventional arrangement, she discovers a disturbing element lurking beneath the surface of this seemingly playful connection. She must then confront the complexities of love, trust, and the potential for obsession within this unusual relationship.
Good Boy! Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- human dog relationship
- dog movie
- barbershop
- tree planting
- woofer
- slimehouse
- animals family
- dog
- planet
- neighborhood
- star
- friend
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- boy
- mission
- dog walker
- prize
- dog shelter
- exploration
- tree
- sandwich
- beauty shop
- intelligence
- garage
- diving board
- limp
- cookie
- begging
- shaving lotion
- shaving
- sense of smell
- open house
- selling a house
- renovating a house
- interplanetary travel
- sirius the star
- neighbor
- bekins moving van
- chase
- moving
- throwing a rock at a dog
- throwing a rock
- meat
- pate
- spaghetti and meatballs
- dinner
- eating
- food
- back scratcher
- cat
- bicycle helmet
Good Boy! Cast
Molly Shannon leads the cast, with Liam Aiken. Directed by John Hoffman.
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Director John Hoffman
More from John Hoffman
More films directed by John Hoffman, best-rated first: Fauci, The Barber of Little Rock, Out of Many, One and Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman.
Good Boy! Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Good Boy! 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 43%
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TMDB 56% User score
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Good Boy! Plot Summary
What happens in Good Boy! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a quaint little town, 12-year-old Owen Baker embarks on a heartfelt journey, fueled by his ambition to finally have his very own dog. With his family’s transient lifestyle leaving him with few lasting bonds, Owen’s tireless dedication leads him to adopt a scruffy Border Terrier named Hubble. This peculiar puppy’s arrival ignites a series of remarkable events as Owen navigates the ups and downs of childhood, all while dealing with the bullies Frankie and Fred. His journey is made more meaningful through a blossoming friendship with Connie Flemming, a fellow soul who lives close by.
Full summary
The whole story of Good Boy!, scene by scene
Good Boy! Box Office & Budget
Good Boy! grossed $45.5 million worldwide on a $18 million budget, 2.5 times what it cost. $37.7 million came from the US and Canada and $7.8 million (17%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$45.5M
2.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $37.7M
- International
- $7.8M
- Budget
- $18M
Good Boy! Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip Owen Discovers He Can Talk To Dogs
- Clip Hubble's Mission
- Clip Dogs Don't Fly!
How Well Do You Know Good Boy!?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What motivates Owen Baker to want a dog?
Cars in Good Boy!
4 cars on screen, including the 2002 Ford Explorer and the Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster Junior.
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2002 Ford Explorer Important role -
Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster Junior Minor role -
Volvo WIA Minor role -
2002 Ford Thunderbird Background role
Good Boy! Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Лохматый спецназ” and “Un Perro de Otro Mundo”.
- Also known as
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- Лохматый спецназ
- Un Perro de Otro Mundo
- Um Cão de Outro Mundo
- In tierischer Mission
- Mon chien, ce héros !
- Duktig Vovve
- 外星神犬
- Cani dell'altro mondo!
- Jó fiú!
- יופי ילד!
- Кудлатий спецназ!
- Dobry piesek
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- Добро куче!
- 굿 보이!
- İyi Evlat!
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Movies Like Good Boy!
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dogfriend, My Dog Tulip and Good Boys.
Good Boy! FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Good Boy!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Good Boy!?
Good Boy! runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Good Boy! released?
Good Boy! was released on October 10, 2003.
Who directed Good Boy!?
Good Boy! was directed by John Hoffman.
More films by John Hoffman Who is in the cast of Good Boy!?
Good Boy! stars Molly Shannon and Liam Aiken.
How much did Good Boy! make at the box office?
Good Boy! grossed $45.5 million worldwide ($37.7 million domestic, $7.8 million international) on a budget of $18 million.
How is Good Boy! rated?
Good Boy! has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56% on TMDB.
Does Good Boy! have a post-credit scene?
No. Good Boy! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Good Boy! in?
The original language of Good Boy! is Norwegian.
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