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The Shaggy Dog

6.319591h 44mGMovieComedyFamilyFantasy

Through an ancient spell, a boy changes into a sheepdog and back again. It seems to happen at inopportune times and the spell can only be broken by an act of bravery....

DirectorCharles Barton
WritersBill Walsh·Lillie Hayward
ProducerWalt Disney

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Charles Barton

FMFred MacMurray
Fred MacMurray
Wilson Daniels
JHJean Hagen
Jean Hagen
Freeda Daniels
TKTommy Kirk
Tommy Kirk
Wilby Daniels
AFAnnette Funicello
Annette Funicello
Allison D'Allessio
TCTim Considine
Tim Considine
Buzz Miller
KCKevin Corcoran
Kevin Corcoran
Moochie Daniels
CKCecil Kellaway
Cecil Kellaway
Professor Plumcutt
ASAlexander Scourby
Alexander Scourby
Mikhail Andrassy
RSRoberta Shore
Roberta Shore
Franceska Andrassy
JWJames Westerfield
James Westerfield
Officer Hanson
SMStrother Martin
Strother Martin
Thurm
FLForrest Lewis
Forrest Lewis
Officer Kelly

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The Shaggy Dog — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Shaggy Dog?

The Shaggy Dog is streaming on Disney Plus in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Shaggy Dog on Netflix?

No, The Shaggy Dog is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is The Shaggy Dog on Amazon Prime Video?

The Shaggy Dog isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Shaggy Dog for free?

The Shaggy Dog is available on Disney Plus in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Shaggy Dog?

Yes — The Shaggy Dog is followed by The Shaggy D.A. (1976) in the Shaggy Dog Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Shaggy Dog?

The Shaggy Dog is the first film in the Shaggy Dog Collection.

Is The Shaggy Dog part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Shaggy Dog is part of a trilogy, alongside The Shaggy D.A. (1976) and The Return of the Shaggy Dog (1987).

How many movies are in the Shaggy Dog Collection?

There are 3 films in the Shaggy Dog Collection: The Shaggy Dog (1959), The Shaggy D.A. (1976) and The Return of the Shaggy Dog (1987).