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Teacher's Pet (2004) -- Open-ended Extra (Clip) from Walt Disney Pictures
Teacher's Pet (2004) -- Spot (Lane) is a dog who can talk and read. Posing as a human, he sneaks into school with his master Leonard (Flemming). Educational adventures ensue.
Teacher's Pet (2004) -- Open-ended Extra (Clip) from Walt Disney Pictures
Teacher's Pet (2004) -- Spot (Lane) is a dog who can talk and read. Posing as a human, he sneaks into school with his master Leonard (Flemming). Educational adventures ensue.

Overview

User Rating:
5.6/10   542 votes
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Director:
Timothy Björklund
Writers:
Gary Baseman (television series Teacher's Pet) and
Bill Steinkellner (television series Teacher's Pet) ...
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Release Date:
16 January 2004 (USA) more
Tagline:
Be careful what you wish for. more
Plot:
Spot (Lane) is a dog who can talk and read. Posing as a human, he sneaks into school with his master Leonard (Flemming). Educational adventures ensue. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 nominations more
User Comments:
Amazing and wonderful film! more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Nathan Lane ... Spot Helperman / Scott Leadready II / Scott Manly-Manning (voice)

Kelsey Grammer ... Dr. Ivan Krank (voice)
Shaun Fleming ... Leonard Amadeus Helperman (voice)

Debra Jo Rupp ... Mrs. Mary Lou Moira Angela Darling Helperman (voice)

David Ogden Stiers ... Mr. Jolly (voice)

Jerry Stiller ... Pretty Boy (voice)

Paul Reubens ... Dennis (voice)

Megan Mullally ... Adele (voice)
Rob Paulsen ... Ian Wazselewski (voice)
Wallace Shawn ... Principal Crosby Strickler (voice)
Jay Thomas ... Barry Anger (voice)
Estelle Harris ... Mrs. Boogin (voice)

Genie Francis ... Marsha / Marcia (voice) (as Genie Ann Francis)
Anthony Geary ... John / Juan (voice)
Rosalyn Landor ... Blue Fairy (voice)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Disney's Teacher's Pet (USA) (complete title)
Teacher's Pet: The Movie (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some mildly crude humor.
Runtime:
USA:74 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The song that Christy Carlson Romano sings is a cover of the song Doris Day sang in Teacher's Pet (1958), but the 1958 film has no other connection to this film or the _"Teacher's Pet" (2000/II)_ cartoon show. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Leonard is searching for Spot around the trailer, the "No Dogs" tire cover is scratched and ruined. In a later scene, it's fine. more
Quotes:
TV Actress: John.
TV Actor: Marsha.
TV Actress: John.
TV Actor: Marsha.
Spot/Scott: Yawn. Mush-a.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofs "The Jerry Springer Show" (1991) more
Soundtrack:
Hot Diggity Dog more

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5 out of 6 people found the following comment useful:-
Amazing and wonderful film!, 19 January 2004
10/10
Author: beaniebfan from Maryland

Gary Baseman does it again! This movie is an amazing piece of film artistry based on the insanely brilliant tv series of the same name. Unfortunately, this show was really never given its due and suffers from limited viewing opportunities (right now it can be seen daily on Toon Disney). This movie offers a wider audience the chance to see what makes the show so fun to watch.

The story involves Spot/Scott (voiced brilliantly by the always-great Nathan Lane) in his quest to fulfill his dream of becoming a boy. When Mrs. Helperman and Leonard go to Florida for the NEATO Teacher's convention, Spot tags along to seek out the evil scientist Dr. Ivan Krank who is currently doing animal-to-human experiments. Hilarity ensues of course.

Baseman's unique animation style is a feast for the eyes with its constantly surprising and exciting twists. Watch for spoofs on classic Disney films, especially Pinocchio. While this film is a bit on the short side, the story is well told and fully developed (remember that other great movies of the past like Dumbo, Bambi, and Lilo and Stitch all had similar running times). It just goes to show that you don't need a 3+ hour movie and technology to make a heart-warming and hilarious film.

Children and adults alike will love it - there's something for everyone. And even if you're not familiar with the show, the writers have included enough background that you will be able to keep up with what is going on.

I give it a 9.5/10 and highly recommend it for everyone! A friend needs a friend, a boy needs a dog, and Disney needs to let Gary Baseman make more Teacher's Pet!

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