A Boy Called Woof!

A Boy Called Woof!

1991 · 95 min · ★ 7.0 · Family, Comedy

Eric was a normal boy until he started turning into a dog! A stand-alone movie release from the British TV series, "Woof!"

Directed by David Cobham

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