Show Dogs.

Name: Show Dogs
Genre: Family, Comedy, Adventure
Released: 2018-05-18
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Will Arnett, Natasha Lyonne, Omar Chaparro, Kerry Shale, Ludacris

Undercover. Overgroomed.

A police dog and an FBI agent enter a glamorous dog show while investigating an animal-smuggling ring. Staying in character proves almost as tricky as catching the crooks.

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Why it’s a little special

Talking dogs turn a mismatched-partner detective story into a parade of unlikely disguises and canine personalities.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Animal kidnapping, action, crude jokes and dog-show examination humor; some versions contain uncomfortable handling scenes.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Raja Gosnell
Starring: Will Arnett, Natasha Lyonne, Omar Chaparro, Kerry Shale, Ludacris, Jordin Sparks, Gabriel Iglesias, Shaquille O'Neal, Alan Cumming, Stanley Tucci, Anders Holm, Kate Micucci
Written by: Max Botkin, Marc Hyman
Produced by: Tom Ortenberg, Nik Bower, Raja Gosnell, Max Botkin, Scott Lambert, Kassee Whiting, Yu-Fai Suen, Robert Norris, Norman Merry, Deepak Nayar, Philip von Alvensleben
Release date: May 18, 2018
Runtime: 92 minutes
Genre: Family, Comedy, Adventure
Studio: Global Road Entertainment
Language: English