Teacher's Pet
“Be careful what you wish for.”
Synopsis
Meet Spot, a clever little dog with big dreams of becoming a real boy. When Spot finds out that a crazy scientist can make his wish come true, he takes a cross-country trek with Leonard, his best friend and master, and their mom. However, Dr. Krank's experiments are a little less than perfect, and it will take Leonard and his pet pals to right this genetic wrong.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Teacher's Pet (2004) Movie Clip HD (1/10) Him With The Dream Again
Type: Clip • Published 2015-12-11
Top Cast
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Nathan Lane
Spot Helperman / Scott Leadready II / Scott Manly-Manning (voice)
Kelsey Grammer
Dr. Ivan Krank (voice)
Shaun Fleming
Leonard Amadeus Helperman (voice)
Debra Jo Rupp
Mrs. Mary Lou Moira Angela Darling Helperman (voice)
David Ogden Stiers
Mr. Jolly (voice)
Jerry Stiller
Pretty Boy (voice)
Paul Reubens
Dennis (voice)
Megan Mullally
Adele (voice)
Wallace Shawn
Principal Crosby Strickler (voice)
Rob Paulsen
Ian Wazselewski (voice)
Jay Thomas
Barry Anger (voice)
Estelle Harris
Mrs. Boogin (voice)
Genie Francis
Marsha / Marcia (voice)
Anthony Geary
John / Juan (voice)
Rosalyn Landor
The Blue Fairy (voice)
David Maples
Beefeater (voice)
Pamela Adlon
Trevor / Taylor / Tyler (voice)
Timothy Stack
Father (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.65x
-$3.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timothy Bjorklund
- Screenplay & Story
- Cherie Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner
- Original Score
- Stephen James Taylor
- Original Title
- Teacher's Pet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.5M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Disney Television Animation, Toon City Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timothy Bjorklund
Cherie Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner
Stephen James Taylor
Stephen Swofford, Cherie Steinkellner, Gary Baseman, Bill Steinkellner
Department Leadership Roster
Timothy Bjorklund
Director
Stephen Swofford
Producer
Cherie Steinkellner
Screenplay
Bill Steinkellner
Screenplay
Stephen James Taylor
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Teacher's Pet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Teacher's Pet about?
Meet Spot, a clever little dog with big dreams of becoming a real boy. When Spot finds out that a crazy scientist can make his wish come true, he takes a cross-country trek with Leonard, his best friend and master, and their mom. However, Dr. Krank's experiments are a little less than perfect, and it will take Leonard and his pet pals to right this genetic wrong.
Who directed Teacher's Pet?
Teacher's Pet was directed by Timothy Bjorklund.
Who stars in Teacher's Pet?
The principal cast of Teacher's Pet includes Nathan Lane, Kelsey Grammer, Shaun Fleming, Debra Jo Rupp, David Ogden Stiers.
When was Teacher's Pet released and how long is it?
Teacher's Pet was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What was the box office and production budget of Teacher's Pet?
Teacher's Pet had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $6.5M at the worldwide box office (0.65 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Teacher's Pet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Teacher's Pet was composed by Stephen James Taylor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Teacher's Pet?
Teacher's Pet holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).