Benji the Hunted
1987 · Movie · G · 88 min
★ 6.6(171)unSUB Rating
After a boating accident, a scrappy dog is stranded on a remote island and must fight to survive the wilderness. He navigates dangerous wildlife encounters, including a wolf, a bear, and a territorial female cougar with her cub.
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Details
- Years
- 1987
- Release date
- 1987-06-05
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating (input)
- 6.5/10 (171 votes)
About
If you want a nonstop wilderness survival adventure with high-stakes animal encounters, Benji the Hunted will likely fit; Not for you if you prefer light family animal stories like The Jungle Book or lower-tension thrillers like Open Season.
Pros: tense survival adventure; memorable animal peril; brisk action | Cons: limited character depth; intense predator moments
Themes
- hunter
- wilderness
- cougar
- lost at sea
- benji
Awards & recognition
- Genesis Award
Cast & crew
Benjean
as Benji
- RS
Red Steagall
as Hunter
- FI
Frank Inn
as Himself
- NF
Nancy Francis
as Mary Beth McLaulin
Bart the Bear
as Bear
Directed by Joe Camp