See Spot Run
See Spot Run

See Spot Run

2001Movie94 minEnglish

A drug sniffing agent canine is a target for an assassin boss so the FBI calls Witness Protection to send him somewhere else. Meanwhile a single Mom puts her 6 year old boy James in the care of her irresponsible, mailman, neighbor, Gordon, when the babysitter bails on her. Meanwhile, an assassin mob boss hires 2 goons to kill Agent 11. But when 11 escapes from the van when they tried to kill him, he hides in Gordon's Mailtruck that James is in too. And guess what they name him. Spot.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes14%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users52%
Director: Paul SaputoGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Gordon, a bumbling mailman, is tasked with looking after a mob boss's prized poodle, Spot. When Spot goes missing, Gordon must embark on a chaotic and dangerous journey through the city to find the dog before his parole officer, and the mob, catch up to him. Along the way, he encounters a host of eccentric characters and narrowly escapes several perilous situations, all while trying to prove himself capable.

Critical Reception

See Spot Run was poorly received by critics, who found its humor childish and its plot predictable. Audiences also seemed unimpressed, contributing to its low box office performance. The film is largely remembered as a forgettable family comedy with a few slapstick moments.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies too heavily on predictable gags and slapstick humor.
  • David Arquette's performance as the earnest but inept mailman is a highlight for some, but not enough to save the movie.
  • The plot is considered thin and often nonsensical, making it a forgettable entry in the family comedy genre.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a silly and somewhat amusing family film, with many appreciating the lighthearted humor and the presence of the dog. However, a significant portion of viewers felt it was too simplistic and lacked originality, often comparing it unfavorably to other comedies.

Fun Fact

The dog playing Spot, a Jack Russell Terrier named Sunny, was trained for over a year for the role and performed many of his own stunts.

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