The Benji Collection
7 Movies#dog#reboot#benji#hunter#wilderness#cougar#lost at sea#hostage#affection#rescue#pets#dog hero#christmas#short film
Budget $6,000,000
Revenue $22,842,957
Net Return +$16,842,957
Performance 3.81x budget
Profitable0x 1.0x (Budget) 2.5x (Est. Break-even)
* Movies typically require ~2.5x budget in ticket sales to cover marketing and theater splits.
Benji is the name of a dog who has been the focus of several movies from 1974 through the 2000s. It is also the title of the first film in the Benji franchise. The eponymous canine character is a small, lovable mixed-breed dog with an uncanny knack for being in the right place at the right time, usually to help someone overcome a problem. Joe Camp is the creator and director of the Benji films. The first dog to play Benji was a shelter dog named Higgins, trained by Frank Inn. Later, Higgins' offspring Benjean took over the role for a few films.
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Benji
64%
1974
For the Love of Benji
58%
1977
Benji's Very Own Christmas Story
52%
1978
Benji (Takes a Dive) at Marineland
78%
1981
Benji the Hunted
65%
1987
Benji: Off the Leash!
56%
2004
Benji
69%
2018