MOVIEmeter
SEE RANK
Down 394 this week

Underdog (2007)

PG  |   |  Action, Adventure, Comedy  |  3 August 2007 (USA)
4.8
Your rating:
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -/10 X  
Ratings: 4.8/10 from 14,791 users   Metascore: 37/100
Reviews: 84 user | 89 critic | 16 from Metacritic.com

A Beagle must use his newly-bestowed superpowers to defend Capitol City from mad scientist Simon Barsinister.

Director:

Writers:

(screenplay), (screenplay), 5 more credits »
0Check in
0Share...

Watch Now

From $2.99 on Amazon Video

ON DISC

Top 25 Trivia Items From the Last 25 Years

Here are some amazing facts and figures to deepen your appreciation of the movies you love.

See the full list

User Lists

Related lists from IMDb users

a list of 46 titles
created 06 Feb 2011
 
a list of 40 titles
created 20 May 2012
 
a list of 40 titles
created 19 Mar 2013
 
a list of 25 titles
created 03 May 2013
 
a list of 37 titles
created 11 months ago
 

Related Items

Search for "Underdog" on Amazon.com

Connect with IMDb


Share this Rating

Title: Underdog (2007)

Underdog (2007) on IMDb 4.8/10

Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Underdog.

User Polls

3 nominations. See more awards »

Videos

Photos

Learn more

People who liked this also liked... 

G-Force (2009)
Action | Adventure | Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.1/10 X  

A specially trained squad of guinea pigs is dispatched to stop a diabolical billionaire from taking over the world.

Director: Hoyt Yeatman
Stars: Will Arnett, Penélope Cruz, Zach Galifianakis
Action | Adventure | Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4.1/10 X  

Carmen's caught in a virtual reality game designed by the Kids' new nemesis, the Toymaker (Stallone). It's up to Juni to save his sister, and ultimately the world.

Director: Robert Rodriguez
Stars: Daryl Sabara, Alexa PenaVega, Antonio Banderas
Adventure | Comedy | Family
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.4/10 X  

A group of kids must protect their vacation home from invading aliens.

Director: John Schultz
Stars: Ashley Tisdale, Robert Hoffman, Carter Jenkins
Action | Adventure | Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.1/10 X  

The Cortez siblings set out for a mysterious island, where they encounter a genetic scientist and a set of rival spy kids.

Director: Robert Rodriguez
Stars: Alexa PenaVega, Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas
Sky High (2005)
Adventure | Comedy | Family
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.2/10 X  

Set in a world where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young Will Stronghold, the son of the Commander and Jetstream, tries to find a balance between being a normal teenager and an extraordinary being.

Director: Mike Mitchell
Stars: Kurt Russell, Kelly Preston, Michael Angarano
Action | Adventure | Family
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3.5/10 X  

A young boy is recruited by his imaginary friends Sharkboy and Lavagirl to help save their planet.

Director: Robert Rodriguez
Stars: Cayden Boyd, George Lopez, Kristin Davis
Animation | Comedy | Family
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.3/10 X  

A struggling songwriter named Dave Seville finds success when he comes across a trio of singing chipmunks: mischievous leader Alvin, brainy Simon, and chubby, impressionable Theodore.

Director: Tim Hill
Stars: Jason Lee, David Cross, Cameron Richardson
Spy Kids (2001)
Action | Adventure | Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.4/10 X  

The children of secret-agent parents must save them from danger.

Director: Robert Rodriguez
Stars: Alexa PenaVega, Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas
Zoom (2006)
Action | Adventure | Family
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4.2/10 X  

Former superhero Jack is called back to work to transform an unlikely group of ragtag kids into superheroes at a private Academy.

Director: Peter Hewitt
Stars: Tim Allen, Courteney Cox, Chevy Chase
Cats & Dogs (2001)
Action | Comedy | Family
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.2/10 X  

A look at the top-secret, high-tech espionage war going on between cats and dogs, which their human owners are blissfully unaware of.

Director: Lawrence Guterman
Stars: Alec Baldwin, Tobey Maguire, Jeff Goldblum
Action | Adventure | Family
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.7/10 X  

A Las Vegas cabbie enlists the help of a UFO expert to protect two siblings with paranormal powers from the clutches of an organization that wants to use the kids for their nefarious plans.

Director: Andy Fickman
Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, AnnaSophia Robb
Action | Adventure | Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.1/10 X  

Two young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is hurled through the depths of space by the magical board game they are playing.

Director: Jon Favreau
Stars: Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard
Edit

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
...
Underdog (voice)
...
...
Dan Unger (as Jim Belushi)
...
Cad
...
...
...
Mayor
...
Polly (voice)
...
Riff Raff (voice)
...
Principal
Timothy Crowe ...
Police Chief
...
Security Guard
Mario Mariani ...
Police Officer
...
Cop
Alexander 'Alex' Garde ...
Small Boy
Edit

Storyline

A bomb-sniffing beagle is fired from the mayor's office for a faux pas. That night a mad scientist dognaps him and injects him with an elixir. The dog escapes, but now has superpowers. He's adopted by a security guard - an ex-cop, who's a widower with a moody teen son, Jack. The boy discovers that the dog, named Shoeshine by dad, has super powers, but it's their little secret. While Underdog saves people in distress, the mad scientist and his underling continue their plot to catch him and take over the city. There's also a girl Jack likes who has a dog that Shoeshine takes a shine to. Will every dog have his day? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>

Plot Summary | Add Synopsis

Taglines:

There's no need to fear. Underdog is here. See more »


Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for rude humor, mild language and action | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

 »
Edit

Details

Country:

Language:

Release Date:

3 August 2007 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Alakynsi  »

Filming Locations:

 »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$11,585,121 (USA) (3 August 2007)

Gross:

£869,375 (UK) (15 February 2008)
 »

Company Credits

Show detailed on  »

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

| |

Color:

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
See  »
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia

Another reference to the original cartoon: the name "Shoeshine" refers to Underdog's secret identity as the shoeshine boy. See more »

Goofs

The original sweater that Jack gives Underdog is knit with a stitched in "U". When Polly calls Underdog, we can see that his sweater is no longer knit, and the "U" has an orange outline and is not stitched to the sweater. See more »

Quotes

Shoeshine Boy: When I'm bored, I just chase my tail. If you're lucky, you throw up, and BINGO, lunch part two!
See more »

Crazy Credits

Snapshots of the cast and crew's dogs were shown as well as some "Bloopers" See more »

Connections

Spoofs Superman (1978) See more »

Soundtracks

Underdog Theme
Written by W. Watts Biggers, Treadwell Covington (as Treadwell D. Covington),
Joseph Harris (as Joseph B. Harris), Chester Stover (as Chester A. Stover)
See more »

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.

User Reviews

 
Film Tribute to a Humble Hero
10 August 2007 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

I enjoyed this movie. Laughed, and yes, nearly cried. Wonderful to see the existential hero of a great film, "The Station Agent", playing Simon Bar Sinister to the hilt. Good acting. Human actors stood up well against the dog actors, who are known to upstage humans mercilessly. Also, one notable cat actor. Adequately plotted script, with hilarious dialogue. This movie is about a dog--a special dog. As if beagles weren't special enough without genetic enhancement, this beagle (voiced by Jason Lee with absolute sincerity, wit and insouciance) is burdened with super-hero gifts and responsibilities. Jim Belushi is the good dad, playing it straight and steady amidst general mayhem. Also nice examples of sensitive community police-work in this movie.

Probably the most memorable thing for me this viewing (oh yeah, I'm going to see it again!!) is the special puff-of-smoke pattern, true to the original cartoon, that Underdog generates when he accelerates into full flight after hovering in the sky.


29 of 48 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you?

Message Boards

Recent Posts
PLEASE CHANGE YOUR RATING!!! chica776
I actually LIKED this movie.. MeLiveInArizona
is this a joke juggalokilla11
Does not deserve the rating. exiledapostle
What a tragedy. Wretch5150
Best Tagline EVER! Dyf91
Discuss Underdog (2007) on the IMDb message boards »

Contribute to This Page

Create a character page for:
?