Benji
“A hero comes home.”
Synopsis
Two school kids strike up a friendship with an orphaned puppy named Benji. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his scruffy sidekick come to the rescue.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-12
Top Cast
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Gabriel Bateman
Carter
Darby Camp
Frankie
Kiele Sanchez
Whitney
Gralen Bryant Banks
Sam
Will Rothhaar
Sid
Angus Sampson
Titus
Jerod Haynes
Lyle
Jim Gleason
Capt. Newsome
Brady Permenter
Brute
Tom Proctor
Cajun Captain
Jon Arthur
New Orleans Police Officer
Lacy Camp
Officer
James W. Evermore
Hot Dog Vendor
Kirk H. Andersen
Pedestrian
Chris Angerdina
Pedestrian
Anthony Barbier
Himself
Brandon Fontenot
Father
Shane Jackson
Pedestrian
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$585K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.1x
-$5.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brandon Camp
- Screenplay & Story
- Brandon Camp, Joe Camp
- Original Score
- Kostas Christides
- Original Title
- Benji
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $585K
- Production Studios
- Blumhouse Productions, Symbolic Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brandon Camp
Brandon Camp, Joe Camp
Kostas Christides
Thomas Scott Stanton
Carsten Kurpanek
Brandon Camp, Ben Ross, Jason Blum, Charles S. Cohen, Charles Layton
Department Leadership Roster
Brandon Camp
Director
Brandon Camp
Writer
Brandon Camp
Producer
Jason Blum
Producer
Carsten Kurpanek
Editor
Joe Camp
Writer
Kostas Christides
Original Music Composer
Thomas Scott Stanton
Director of Photography
Kevin C. Lang
Production Design
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 Benji
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Benji about?
Two school kids strike up a friendship with an orphaned puppy named Benji. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his scruffy sidekick come to the rescue.
Who directed Benji?
Benji was directed by Brandon Camp.
Who stars in Benji?
The principal cast of Benji includes Gabriel Bateman, Darby Camp, Kiele Sanchez, Gralen Bryant Banks, Will Rothhaar.
When was Benji released and how long is it?
Benji was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Benji?
Benji had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $585K at the worldwide box office (0.1 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Benji?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Benji was composed by Kostas Christides.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Benji?
Benji holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).