SMITTY is a family film about a rescue dog. When life gets tough for Ben, a friendly paw is all it takes to pull him through. Mischievous thirteen-year-old Ben is sent to his grandfather's farm for the summer, where he crosses paths with a lovable mutt. With help from the unlikely canine companion, Ben learns the importance of friendship, family and responsibility.
Acting
Peter Fonda's final roles hit different—gruff warmth on full display.
Practical Effects
Real dog, real charm, zero CGI nonsense.
Director
David Mickey Evans
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director David Mickey Evans also made The Sandlot—dude's entire career is summer nostalgia.
Louis Gossett Jr.'s Mr. Smith quietly carries the film's moral center; his scenes with Fonda feel like watching two legends clock in.
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