BENJI (PG)

WHO’S IN IT?

Kiele Sanchez (Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium), Gabriel Bateman (Lights Out), Darby Camp (Blue), Will Rothhaar (Must Love Dogs), Angus Sampson (Insidious), Jerod Haynes (Southside with You), Gralen Bryant Banks (Old Boy), Brady Permenter (As I Lay Dying), Jim Gleason (The Butler)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Brandon Camp (Love Happens), director, writer, producer; Jason Blum (Get Out), producer; Kostas Christides (29 Reasons To Run), composer; Thomas Scott Stanton (Take Me To The River), cinematographer; Carsten Kurpanek (Diving Normal), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Siblings Carter (Bateman) and Frankie (Camp) find and befriend an abandoned little dog which they name Benji, but when trouble comes their way it is up to Benji to try and save the day…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

The beloved family franchise is rebooted for the modern age, thanks to mega-producer Jason Blum who brings back the delightful energy that the adorable canine originally brought to the screen.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 16TH MARCH 2018 (EXCLUSIVELY ON NETFLIX)

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