Daniel and the Superdogs

Daniel and the Superdogs

2004 · 102 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, Family

A young boy still recovering from his mother's recent death teams with his two best friends to turn a regular pooch into a stunt-performing super-dog in this affectionate comedy for the whole family. Losing a parent is never easy, but for 11 year old Daniel it's been especially hard; when his father dives into work in an attempt to keep his grief at bay, Daniel starts causing mischief around the neighborhood with his best friends William and Colin. When the kids catch wind of a canine.

Directed by André Melançon · Written by Richard Schlesinger

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