
While US president Barrett opens a school bearing his name, his inseparable dog Teddy gets lost in the commotion when a gun is fired at its master. To avoid a press scandal, the matter is kept discrete. The dog wanders off to a country orphanage, where Teddy chooses as new master Danny Milbright, a shy boy who never seems to be considered for adoption but has a strong sense of justice, impelling him to return Teddy to his master. It proves an eventful journey all the way to D... (Full plot summary below)
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While US president Barrett opens a school bearing his name, his inseparable dog Teddy gets lost in the commotion when a gun is fired at its master. To avoid a press scandal, the matter is kept discrete. The dog wanders off to a country orphanage, where Teddy chooses as new master Danny Milbright, a shy boy who never seems to be considered for adoption but has a strong sense of justice, impelling him to return Teddy to his master. It proves an eventful journey all the way to D.C.
Leave your thoughts about First Dog.
| Common Sense MediaBrian CostelloLudicrous dog romp, with some violence, consumerism. |
| Arizona RepublicBill Goodykoontz"First Dog" is a well-meaning movie with the purest of intentions. It's just not particularly good. |
| Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinDolly Parton provides three original songs that suitably match this spottily acted picture's corn and treacle. |
| User Revieweelich bGreat Movie! Perfect family entertainment! |
| User ReviewErica LJust go done watching this movie with my little girl... It is such a good movie... Sad & very heart warmming... A must see movie with the kids :) |
| User ReviewMary B. CCharming family movie! Watched this at Little Rock Film Festival with a full audience (around 300 people). Everyone cried and laughed, a real feel-good movie! The best family movie we've seen in a long time. If you have a heart -- you'll love love this movie! |
| User ReviewAdrian BI thought it was a cute movie. It would be a good one for kids to watch. |
| User ReviewLaura BIt made me cry >< I want a puppy like that!! |
| User ReviewRui STeddy is cute, so is Danny. The president is cheesy. |
| User ReviewMark CBad family movie with Tommy Lister, man what a career |