Benji (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1974, Benji is an adventure, family and romance film directed by Joe Camp, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Benji is a stray who has nonetheless worked his way into the hearts of a number of the townspeople, who give him food and attention whenever he stops by. His particular favorites are a pair of children who feed and play with him against the wishes of their parents. When the children are kidnapped, however, the parents and the police are at a loss to find them. Only Benji can track them down, but will he be in time? If he can save the day, he may just find the permanent home he's been longing for.
Who’s in it. Benji stars Patsy Garrett as Mary Gruber, Allen Fiuzat as Paul Chapman Jr., Cynthia Smith as Cindy Chapman and Peter Breck as Dr. Paul M. Chapman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Benji has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Benji page.
If you liked it. Fans of Benji tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Benji (1974)?
- In GB, Benji is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Benji worth watching?
- Benji holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Benji?
- Benji stars Patsy Garrett, Allen Fiuzat, Cynthia Smith, Peter Breck and Frances Bavier.
- When was Benji released?
- Benji was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.