Finn on the Fly
“Your best friend is now human...”
Synopsis
Shy 13-year-old Ben Soledad is struggling to fit in at his new school—until a science experiment gone wrong transforms his loyal dog, Finn, into a human. As Ben teaches Finn how to navigate life on two legs, Finn helps Ben find confidence, friends, and a place to belong. But when the ambitious Dr. Madsen kidnaps Finn to protect her breakthrough discovery, Ben and his newfound “pack” must race to rescue him and secure the antidote before it’s too late.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Jean
- Screenplay & Story
- Kellie Ann Benz, Mark Jean, Michael Souther, Teza Lawrence
- Original Score
- Jeff Danna
- Original Title
- Finn on the Fly
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- E1 Entertainment U.S., Finn Prairie Productions, Amaze Film + Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Jean
Kellie Ann Benz, Mark Jean, Michael Souther, Teza Lawrence
Jeff Danna
Thom Best
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Jean
Director
Kellie Ann Benz
Writer
Mark Jean
Writer
Michael Souther
Writer
Teza Lawrence
Writer
Jeff Danna
Original Music Composer
Thom Best
Director of Photography
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 Finn on the Fly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Finn on the Fly about?
Shy 13-year-old Ben Soledad is struggling to fit in at his new school—until a science experiment gone wrong transforms his loyal dog, Finn, into a human. As Ben teaches Finn how to navigate life on two legs, Finn helps Ben find confidence, friends, and a place to belong. But when the ambitious Dr. Madsen kidnaps Finn to protect her breakthrough discovery, Ben and his newfound “pack” must race to rescue him and secure the antidote before it’s too late.
Who directed Finn on the Fly?
Finn on the Fly was directed by Mark Jean.
Who stars in Finn on the Fly?
The principal cast of Finn on the Fly includes Ana Gasteyer, Ryan Belleville, Matthew Knight, Brandon Firla, Aislinn Paul.
When was Finn on the Fly released and how long is it?
Finn on the Fly was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Finn on the Fly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Finn on the Fly was composed by Jeff Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Finn on the Fly?
Finn on the Fly holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).