Clifford
“What's the difference between Clifford and a pit bull? One will tear your heart out, scare your friends and wreck your house. The other one is a dog.”
Synopsis
When his brother asks him to look after his young son, Clifford, Martin Daniels agrees, taking the boy into his home and introducing him to his future wife, Sarah. Clifford is fixated on the idea of visiting a famed theme park, and Martin, an engineer who helped build the park, makes plans to take him. But, when Clifford reveals himself to be a first-rate brat, his uncle goes bonkers, and a loony inter-generational standoff ensues.
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Top Cast
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Martin Short
Clifford Daniels
Charles Grodin
Martin Daniels
Mary Steenburgen
Sarah Davis
Dabney Coleman
Gerald Ellis
Richard Kind
Julien Daniels
Jennifer Savidge
Theodora Daniels
Brandis Kemp
Woman on Plane
Ben Savage
Roger
Don Galloway
Captain
Tim Lane
Navigator
Susan Varon
Woman Passerby
Josh Seal
Kevin
Kevin Mockrin
Kevin
Timothy Stack
Kevin's Father
Marianne Muellerleile
Kevin's Mother
Kirsten Holmquist
Debi
Megan Kloner
Daycare Center Child
Jessie Stock
Daycare Center Child
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.39x
-$11.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Flaherty
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Dee Rock, Steven Kampmann
- Original Score
- Richard Gibbs
- Original Title
- Clifford
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $19M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.4M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures, MBST
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Flaherty
Jay Dee Rock, Steven Kampmann
Richard Gibbs
John A. Alonzo
Tim Board, Pembroke J. Herring
Pieter Jan Brugge, Larry Brezner
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Flaherty
Director
Jay Dee Rock
Screenplay
Steven Kampmann
Screenplay
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Pieter Jan Brugge
Producer
Larry Brezner
Producer
Richard Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Tim Board
Editor
Robert De Mora
Costume Design
Russell Christian
Production Design
Pembroke J. Herring
Editor
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clifford
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What is Clifford about?
When his brother asks him to look after his young son, Clifford, Martin Daniels agrees, taking the boy into his home and introducing him to his future wife, Sarah. Clifford is fixated on the idea of visiting a famed theme park, and Martin, an engineer who helped build the park, makes plans to take him. But, when Clifford reveals himself to be a first-rate brat, his uncle goes bonkers, and a loony inter-generational standoff ensues.
Who directed Clifford?
Clifford was directed by Paul Flaherty.
Who stars in Clifford?
The principal cast of Clifford includes Martin Short, Charles Grodin, Mary Steenburgen, Dabney Coleman, Richard Kind.
When was Clifford released and how long is it?
Clifford was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Clifford?
Clifford had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $7.4M at the worldwide box office (0.39 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Clifford?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Clifford was composed by Richard Gibbs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Clifford?
Clifford holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).