Benji

Benji

Directed by Joe Camp

Produced by Mulberry Square Productions

197486 min6.4 / 10

A heartwarming family adventure centered on a stray dog's heroic rescue of kidnapped children, built on affection, belonging, and the bond between a pet and the community that loves him.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Does Benji end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Benji easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Benji scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Benji violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Benji sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

32/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity34

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise23

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Benji

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Benji

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Benji, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Benji, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Benji, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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