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Snow Dogs (2002)

“Get ready for mush hour!”

5.6/10 · 804 votes 1h 39m pg ComedyAdventureFamily

#139 of 154 films from 2002 #2612 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Brian Levant · Written by Tommy Swerdlow, Michael Goldberg, Jim Kouf, Mark Gibson

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Overview

When a Miami dentist inherits a team of sled dogs, he's got to learn the trade or lose his pack to a crusty mountain man.

Cast

Cuba Gooding Jr.as Ted Brooks
James Coburnas Thunder Jack
Sisqóas Dr. Rupert Brooks
Nichelle Nicholsas Amelia
M. Emmet Walshas George
Graham Greeneas Peter Yellowbear
Brian Doyle-Murrayas Ernie
Joanna Bacalsoas Barb
Jean Michel Paréas Olivier
Michael Boltonas Michael Bolton
Jason Pouliotteas Sneed Brother #1
David Boyceas Sneed Brother #2
Frank C. Turneras Neely
Ron Smallas Arthur

Facts

Release dateJanuary 18, 2002
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) — about the same as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$81,000,000 (2.3× budget)
IMDbtt0281373

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Questions

How long is Snow Dogs?
Snow Dogs runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Snow Dogs worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.6/10 across 804 votes, which places it #139 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 10%) and #2612 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Snow Dogs?
Snow Dogs was directed by Brian Levant. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins (2009), Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster (2010), Jingle All the Way (1996).
Who stars in Snow Dogs?
Cuba Gooding Jr. as Ted Brooks; James Coburn as Thunder Jack; Sisqó as Dr. Rupert Brooks; Nichelle Nichols as Amelia; M. Emmet Walsh as George; Graham Greene as Peter Yellowbear.
What is Snow Dogs rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Snow Dogs?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5912.

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