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5.1 / 10(102 votes)IMDbPG19911h 30m$8.7M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Bingo

“More hip than humanly possible!”

Synopsis

A dog named Bingo escapes a circus and befriends a young boy named Chuckie. When Chuckie’s family moves away and leaves Bingo behind, the brave canine sets off on a perilous cross-country trek to reunite with his friend, overcoming countless obstacles—including dangerous criminals and his own fear of fire.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 9, 1991

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 8, 2010

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.87x ROI)

Production Budget

$10M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$8.7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.87x

-$1.3M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $10MWorldwide: $8.7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Matthew Robbins
Screenplay & Story
Jim Strain
Original Score
Richard Gibbs
Original Title
Bingo
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
Dutch, English, French, Italian, Spanish
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Budget
$10M
Worldwide Gross
$8.7M
Production Studios
TriStar Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Matthew Robbins

Screenplay & Story

Jim Strain

Original Score & Music

Richard Gibbs

Director of Photography

John McPherson

Film Editing

Maryann Brandon

Producers

Warren Carr, Thomas Baer

Department Leadership Roster

Matthew Robbins

Matthew Robbins

Director

John McPherson

Director of Photography

Jim Strain

Writer

Larry S. Wells

Costume Design

Mark S. Freeborn

Production Design

Thomas Baer

Producer

Maryann Brandon

Maryann Brandon

Editor

Richard Gibbs

Richard Gibbs

Original Music Composer

Brent Woolsey

Brent Woolsey

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bingo.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bingo

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bingo about?

A dog named Bingo escapes a circus and befriends a young boy named Chuckie. When Chuckie’s family moves away and leaves Bingo behind, the brave canine sets off on a perilous cross-country trek to reunite with his friend, overcoming countless obstacles—including dangerous criminals and his own fear of fire.

Who directed Bingo?

Bingo was directed by Matthew Robbins.

Who stars in Bingo?

The principal cast of Bingo includes Cindy Williams, David Rasche, Suzie Plakson, Jackson Davies, Robert J. Steinmiller Jr..

When was Bingo released and how long is it?

Bingo was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

What was the box office and production budget of Bingo?

Bingo had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $8.7M at the worldwide box office (0.87 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Bingo?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Bingo was composed by Richard Gibbs.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Bingo?

Bingo holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).