Two school kids strike up a friendship with an orphaned puppy named Benji. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his scruffy sidekick come to the rescue.
Practical Effects
Real dogs doing real stunts — no creepy CGI animals here.
Direction
Director's love letter to his own father's creation.
Cinematography
New Orleans locations give grit the original never had.
Director
Brandon Camp
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Brandon Camp is the son of Joe Camp, who created the original 1974 Benji. This is basically sacred family business.
Netflix's algorithm specifically targeted '80s and '90s kids with kids of their own — this reboot's entire existence is a demographic bullseye.
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