Man's Best Friend
Synopsis
Goofy buys a pet dog (Bowser) and has trouble training it. As Bowser gets bigger, he becomes a larger problem, angering the neighbors. Goofy goes out for the night, and Bowser proves not to be much of a guard dog until Goofy comes home and tries to get in.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Kinney
- Screenplay & Story
- Milt Banta, Al Bertino
- Original Title
- Man's Best Friend
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Kinney
Milt Banta, Al Bertino
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Kinney
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man's Best Friend
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What is Man's Best Friend about?
Goofy buys a pet dog (Bowser) and has trouble training it. As Bowser gets bigger, he becomes a larger problem, angering the neighbors. Goofy goes out for the night, and Bowser proves not to be much of a guard dog until Goofy comes home and tries to get in.
Who directed Man's Best Friend?
Man's Best Friend was directed by Jack Kinney.
Who stars in Man's Best Friend?
The principal cast of Man's Best Friend includes Pinto Colvig.
When was Man's Best Friend released and how long is it?
Man's Best Friend was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man's Best Friend?
Man's Best Friend holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).