Underdog
“NO NEED TO FEAR.. UNDERDOG IS HERE!”
Synopsis
A lab accident gives a beagle named Shoeshine some serious superpowers -- a secret that the dog eventually shares with the young boy who becomes his owner and friend.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
UNDERDOG - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-06-18
Top Cast
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Jason Lee
Shoeshine / Underdog (voice)
Peter Dinklage
Dr. Simon Barsinister
Jim Belushi
Dan Unger
Patrick Warburton
Cad
Alex Neuberger
Jack Unger
Taylor Momsen
Molly
John Slattery
Mayor
Amy Adams
Polly Purebred (voice)
Brad Garrett
Riff Raff (voice)
Samantha Bee
Principal
Timothy Crowe
Police Chief
Larry Vigus
Security Guard
Mario Mariani
Police Officer
Bates Wilder
Cop
Alexander 'Alex' Garde
Small Boy
Christopher Francis Byrnes
Mailman (as Christopher Byrnes)
Joe Siriani
News Stand Guy (as Joseph Siriani)
Sujoy De
Office Worker #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 27, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 9, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$65.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.61x
+$40.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederik Du Chau
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig A. Williams, Joe Piscatella, Adam Rifkin
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman
- Original Title
- Underdog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $65.3M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Classic Media, Have No Fear Productions, Spyglass Entertainment, Maverick Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederik Du Chau
Craig A. Williams, Joe Piscatella, Adam Rifkin
Randy Edelman
David Eggby
Tom Finan
Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Jonathan Glickman, Todd Arnow, Bob Higgins
Department Leadership Roster
Frederik Du Chau
Director
Craig A. Williams
Screenplay
David Eggby
Director of Photography
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
Joe Piscatella
Screenplay
Gary Barber
Producer
Jonathan Glickman
Producer
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
Hoyt Yeatman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Adam Rifkin
Screenplay
Rob Duncan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mark Dornfeld
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ben Shepherd
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jon H. Epstein
Stunt Coordinator
Bob Brown
Stunt Coordinator
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 — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Underdog
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Underdog about?
A lab accident gives a beagle named Shoeshine some serious superpowers -- a secret that the dog eventually shares with the young boy who becomes his owner and friend.
Who directed Underdog?
Underdog was directed by Frederik Du Chau.
Who stars in Underdog?
The principal cast of Underdog includes Jason Lee, Peter Dinklage, Jim Belushi, Patrick Warburton, Alex Neuberger.
When was Underdog released and how long is it?
Underdog was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of Underdog?
Underdog had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $65.3M at the worldwide box office (2.61 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Underdog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Underdog was composed by Randy Edelman.
Is Underdog based on a book or true story?
Underdog is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Adam Rifkin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Underdog?
Underdog holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).