Underdog (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Underdog is a 2007 action comedy directed by Frederik Du Chau, starring Peter Dinklage, Jason Lee and Amy Adams. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $65.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Frederik Du Chau
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Underdog About?
The premise of Underdog without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A lab accident transforms a beagle into Underdog, a superhero with incredible powers and the ability to speak. Teaming up with Polly Purebread, he must thwart the villainous Dr. Simon Barsinister and his imposing henchman, Cad, who threaten to destroy Capitol City with their elaborate schemes. Underdog's heroic journey is full of action and adventure as he learns to use his newfound abilities to protect the city and its citizens.
Underdog Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- beagle
- dog
- outer space
- non comic book superhero
- animal character name as title
- animal superhero
- live action adaptation
- superhero dog
- superdog
- underdog character
- underdog
- based on animated series
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- slimehouse
- 2000s
- superhero adventure
- superhero fantasy
- superhero sci fi
- bomb threat
- superhero action
- nfl draft
- arena football
- parents killed
- nfl playoff
- nfl
- quaterback
- free agent
- iowa
- follow-your-dreams
- sacrifice
- hard working male character
- football
- hard work
- marines
- st. louis rams
- tornado
- football mvp
- football team mate
- nfl championship
- nfl ring
- blind children
- super bowl
- country western bar
- friendship
- draft
- animals family
- bloopers during credits
- mad scientist
- ex cop
- widower
- security guard
Underdog Cast
Peter Dinklage leads the cast, with Jason Lee and Amy Adams. Directed by Frederik Du Chau.
- Director Frederik Du Chau
More from Frederik Du Chau
More films directed by Frederik Du Chau, best-rated first: Quest for Camelot and Racing Stripes.
Underdog Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Underdog 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
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IMDb 4.8 /10
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Metacritic 37 Metascore
User score 4.7
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TMDB 54% User score
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Underdog Plot Summary
What happens in Underdog from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
There is a commotion at the Capital City Town Hall due to a false alarm initiated by an intrepid police bomb squad beagle. This beagle, however, is met with ridicule and is turned away, only to be kidnapped by the nefarious Cad Lackey and taken to the sinister laboratory of Simon Barsinister. Barsinister, disgruntled with the rejection of his proposal for genetic testing, seizes the opportunity to experiment on the beagle with his latest serum, believing it will prove his theories valid. However, the beagle manages to break free, unleashing chaos in the lab that ultimately leads to a fire and an exposure to a cocktail of chemicals—this mix alters his DNA and bestows him with extraordinary superpowers.
Full summary
The whole story of Underdog, scene by scene
Underdog Box Office
Underdog grossed $65.3 million worldwide. $43.8 million came from the US and Canada and $21.5 million (33%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$65.3M
- US & Canada
- $43.8M
- International
- $21.5M
Underdog Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Underdog.
How Well Do You Know Underdog?
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
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- Question 10: not answered
What event leads to the beagle receiving superpowers?
Cars in Underdog
37 cars on screen, including the 1988 Ford LTD Country Squire and the 1982 AM General DJ-5L Dispatcher.
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1988 Ford LTD Country Squire Important role -
1982 AM General DJ-5L Dispatcher Minor role -
1992 Chevrolet Blazer Minor role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Underdog Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Underdog - Storia di un vero supereroe” and “Суперпес”.
- Also known as
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- Underdog - Storia di un vero supereroe
- Суперпес
- Chien Volant Non Identifié
- Supercan
- Superdog
- 언더독
- Underdog - Unbesiegt weil er fliegt
- Underdog: Superhunden
- Underdog, chien volant non identifié
- Underdog — O Super-Cão
- 超狗任务
- אנדרדוג
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- Underdog - Superhunden
- Ultrakopó
- Süper Köpek
- Vira-Lata
- Superpes
- Аутсайдер
- Ultrapies
- อันเดอร์ ด็อก ยอดสุนัขพิทักษ์โลก
- 鉄ワン・アンダードッグ
- Utečenec
- 超狗任務
- Alakynsi
- Σούπερ Σκύλος
- 超能特工狗
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Underdog FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Underdog, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Underdog?
Underdog runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Underdog released?
Underdog was released on August 3, 2007.
Who directed Underdog?
Underdog was directed by Frederik Du Chau.
More films by Frederik Du Chau Who is in the cast of Underdog?
Underdog stars Peter Dinklage, Jason Lee and Amy Adams.
How much did Underdog make at the box office?
Underdog grossed $65.3 million worldwide ($43.8 million domestic, $21.5 million international).
How is Underdog rated?
Underdog has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 37 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does Underdog have a post-credit scene?
No. Underdog has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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