Show Dogs

2018
Unrated
1h 32m

IMDb RATING

4.0/10

5.1K

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Alan Cumming, Stanley Tucci, Will Arnett, Gabriel Iglesias, Ludacris, and Jordin Sparks in Show Dogs (2018)

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Adventure Comedy Crime Family

Max, a macho, solitary Rottweiler police dog is ordered to go undercover as a primped show dog in a prestigious Dog Show, along with his human partner, to avert a disaster from happening.Max, a macho, solitary Rottweiler police dog is ordered to go undercover as a primped show dog in a prestigious Dog Show, along with his human partner, to avert a disaster from happening.Max, a macho, solitary Rottweiler police dog is ordered to go undercover as a primped show dog in a prestigious Dog Show, along with his human partner, to avert a disaster from happening.

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IMDb RATING

4.0/10

5.1K

YOUR RATING

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Awards
- 1 nomination

Max
(voice)
(as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)

Natasha Lyonne

Mattie

Stanley Tucci

Philippe
(voice)

Jordin Sparks

Daisy
(voice)

Gabriel Iglesias

Sprinkles
(voice)
(as Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias)

Shaquille O'Neal

Karma
(voice)

Alan Cumming

Dante
(voice)

Omar Chaparro

Señor Gabriel

Anders Holm

Pigeon 1
(voice)

Kate Micucci

Pigeon 2
(voice)

Blake Anderson

Pigeon 3
(voice)

RuPaul

Persephone
(voice)

Andy Beckwith

Berne

Oliver Tompsett

Chauncey

Simon Lipkin

Captured Smuggler

Kerry Shale

Thin Man
(voice)
…

Colin Stinton

NYPD Chief

Director
- Raja Gosnell
Writers
- Max Botkin
- Marc Hyman
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Trivia
Karma (voiced by Shaquille O'Neal) says "boiboi", which is an inside joke with talk show host Jimmy Fallon, whom he calls "boiboi".

Goofs
Just as Frank is about to be struck by the propeller of the Piper Chieftain Max is taxiing in the hangar, Mattie pulls a red handle on the cockpit floor, stopping the aircraft. What Mattie is pulling up is not a brake handle, but is in reality the handle for the emergency gear extension hydraulic pump and is not part of the aircraft's brake system at all.

Quotes
Frank: What kind of dog likes hip-hop?

Crazy credits
Credits contain supposed "bloopers", many of which involve computer-generated characters messing up.

Alternate versions
Two scenes were cut upon the second week of its US theatrical release - these edits also apply to the home release. After receiving complaints, presenter/distributor, Global Road Entertainment deemed them inappropriate for children. They concerned the subplot of Max having to have his testicles touched by the show judges. However, all UK (and therefore Irish) releases are uncut with the same PG rating - according to the BBFC, this is because the controversial scenes are "entirely innocent, non-sexual and occur within the clear context of preparation for and judging in a dog show".

Connections
Featured in Conan: Jim Jefferies/Natasha Lyonne/Wajatta (2018)

Soundtracks
Viva Las Vegas
Written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman
Performed by Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash
Used by kind permission of Carlin Music Corp.

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Featured review

6/10

This Movie is For the Dogs

Back in 2002, I watched Raja Gosnell's film, "Scooby-Doo".... and I just loved it! At this point, I've seen all the movies he's directed. I like family films, especially ones with dogs. Generally, the consensus about his movies hasn't been very favorable. I have nothing to complain about, though. I knew what I was getting into when I bought the ticket for this movie. I knew it wouldn't be the funniest movie I'd see this year. I knew there'd be talking dogs, and fart jokes, and kiddie humor. But you know what? I enjoy these kind of movies. Nobody assumes they'll be award winning, or something to make you think. Sometimes you just want to watch something funny, and for me, this did the trick. I liked it for what it was. (It also helps that I love dogs, and I'm sure Mr. Gosnell does, too!) Will Arnett does his usual schtick, Stanley Tucci is hilarious, and I was surprised to see Natasha Lyonne (I haven't seen her on the big screen in years)! I enjoyed this movie, and I think other people (especially dog lovers) would, too.