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Vie de chien, Vie de château

Original title: You Lucky Dog
  • TV Movie
  • 1998
  • TV-G
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
881
YOUR RATING
Vie de chien, Vie de château (1998)
ComedyFamilyFantasyMystery

Man leaves his fortune to his dog and its psychiatrist.Man leaves his fortune to his dog and its psychiatrist.Man leaves his fortune to his dog and its psychiatrist.

  • Director
    • Paul Schneider
  • Writers
    • David Covell
    • Peter I. Baloff
    • Dave Wollert
  • Stars
    • Kirk Cameron
    • Chelsea Noble
    • John de Lancie
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    881
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Schneider
    • Writers
      • David Covell
      • Peter I. Baloff
      • Dave Wollert
    • Stars
      • Kirk Cameron
      • Chelsea Noble
      • John de Lancie
    • 10User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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    Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron
    • Jack Morgan
    Chelsea Noble
    Chelsea Noble
    • Alison Taylor
    John de Lancie
    John de Lancie
    • Lyle Windsor
    Christine Healy
    Christine Healy
    • Margaret Windsor
    Granville Van Dusen
    Granville Van Dusen
    • Mr. Fister
    Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh
    • Bernice
    Hansford Rowe
    Hansford Rowe
    • Mr. Windsor
    Jane Carr
    Jane Carr
    • Maid
    Taylor Negron
    Taylor Negron
    • Reuben Windsor
    James Avery
    James Avery
    • Calvin Bridges
    Tom McCleister
    Tom McCleister
    • Mr. Mooney
    Myra Turley
    Myra Turley
    • Mrs. Mooney
    Patricia Belcher
    Patricia Belcher
    • Judge Tanner
    Jillian Berard
    • Nicole Tyler
    Kristopher Logan
    Kristopher Logan
    • Delivery Man
    David Higlen
    David Higlen
    • Furniture Mover
    Mary Pat Gleason
    Mary Pat Gleason
    • Cook
    Rick Fitts
    Rick Fitts
    • Detective
    • Director
      • Paul Schneider
    • Writers
      • David Covell
      • Peter I. Baloff
      • Dave Wollert
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews10

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    5brandi-ferrell

    Ok for what it is

    Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Fun seeing so many recognizable actors like the guy that plays Q in Star Trek, Uncle Phil from Fresh Prince, and even just extras I've seen from Gilmore Girls, Friends, etc. Kirk Cameron did a good job portraying his character pretty believably. The premise is kind of dumb and the family members are very stereotypical rich snobs. Just a silly little Disney movie! Still only a 5/10 though which to me is "okay, but probably will not watch again". I saw a list ranking all the Disney Channel's Original movies starting in 1997 and this was the earliest one I could find on Disney +.
    10brownsapplianceservi-1

    "Togetherness"

    This is a classic dog and teen story, nothing like Lassie, but from the heart! This movie is about a rich man who dies and leaves his wealth to his dog, to the dismay of his greedy relatives. A dog psychiatrist is brought to care for the dog, and they figure out the real cause of the owner's demise. I hope to see this movie on DVD soon, not for me but for others who will enjoy this great film. I gave it an 8 because it isn't a film for theaters, but it is a great Disney channel movie! One of the best Disney Channel movies I've ever seen. This cast is a great one even though they aren't a cast seen every day. Only one bad thing is that you cant find this movie unless you tapped it! Good thing I did!
    JoshL007

    A Little Bit Too Far Fetched...

    What if you knew what a Dog was really saying and thinking? Maybe it could earn you millions as it does in this film. A neat plot, with a good way to portray it. The acting is a little stiff by everyone, except Kirk Cameron and Noble in the film. They were MUCH too good actors/actress' to get a role in this silly film. I must say that Kirk Cameron did a wonderful role in this film, and acted his part perfect. He also knew how to act a Dog, which isn't easy. For some people, this movie may be a little Far Fetched, but all together, it is a good, funny, entertaining movie, with Kirk Cameron as a great actor! Don't bark up the wrong tree, just sit back and watch a good fun movie with all.
    5bkoganbing

    Talk about chewing the scenery

    You Lucky Dog is the film where Kirk Cameron chews the scenery, literally. Something actors love to do in the figurative sense. Is this why he accepted this Disney film.

    Cameron plays a dog therapist because as a kid he could read the mind of a canine. But he grew out of it and then began just faking it to pay the rent. One fine day he gets a rich man Hansford Rowe as a client who dies thereafter. Because he liked Cameron and his dog Lucky liked Cameron he left his estate to the dog with Cameron as his guardian with Chelsea Noble as the lawyer for the estate.

    But he also has three worthless relatives who were cut out of the will, John DeLancie, Taylor Negron, and Christine Cavanaugh. They also have a lawyer whom jokes are made about in Granville Van Deusen.

    Cameron has bonded with Lucky so well that not only does he read his mind, but when he gets excited Cameron starts reverting to the canine himself. It's that behavior that Van Deusen is hoping to get the will overturned in a trial right out of Mister Deeds Goes To Town. You know how that went.

    You Lucky Dog gets over the top in many places, but it's still a decent enough film. I wonder why Kirk Cameron didn't continue with the Disney studio?
    10bballsar12

    Enjoyable movie

    Cameron does a great job in this TV movie. It is so hilarious to see a grown man acting like a dog. When you think about it, it can kind of make you laugh before you even see the movie. It has some great acting, and so this makes it an enjoyable movie to watch.

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    • Trivia
      Costars Kirk(Jac) and Chelsea(lawyer) are married in real life.
    • Quotes

      Jack Morgan: What'd you do with the cup, Lyle? Lucky doesn't know what you put in there but I do, you poisoned the old man, didn't you? You killed your uncle!

    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Best Plot Twists in Disney Channel Original Movies (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Togetherness
      Composed by David Michael Frank

      Lyrics by Todd Smallwood

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    • Release date
      • June 27, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • You Lucky Dog
    • Production companies
      • Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions
      • Walt Disney Television
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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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