Hotel for Dogs(2009)
No stray gets turned away.
Hotel for Dogs Synopsis
Placed in a foster home that doesn't allow pets, 16-year-old Andi and her younger brother, Bruce, turn an abandoned hotel into a home for their dog. Soon other strays arrive, and the hotel becomes a haven for every orphaned canine in town. But the kids have to do some quick thinking to keep the cops off their tails.
Hotel for Dogs (2009) is a comedy and family film directed by Thor Freudenthal, released on January 16, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Don Cheadle and Johnny Simmons. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 924 ratings.
- Director:
- Thor Freudenthal
- Writers:
- Bob Schooley, Jeff Lowell, Mark McCorkle
- Producers:
- Ewan Leslie, Lauren Shuler Donner, Jason Clark
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Grady
- Composer:
- John Debney
- Production:
- DreamWorks Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, Cold Spring Pictures, The Donners' Company, The Montecito Picture Company, MavroCine Pictures
- Budget:
- $35,000,000
- Revenue:
- $117,000,198
- Status:
- Released
Hotel for Dogs (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hotel for Dogs before you stream it.
Hotel for Dogs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emma Roberts
as Andi
Jake T. Austin
as Bruce
Don Cheadle
as Bernie
Johnny Simmons
as Dave
Kyla Pratt
as Heather
Troy Gentile
as Mark
Lisa Kudrow
as Lois Scudder
Kevin Dillon
as Carl Scudder
Ajay Naidu
as ACO Jake
Eric Edelstein
as ACO Max
Robinne Lee
as Carol
Yvette Nicole Brown
as Ms. Camwell
Key crew
Directed by Thor Freudenthal, written by Bob Schooley, Jeff Lowell and Mark McCorkle, produced by Ewan Leslie, Lauren Shuler Donner and Jason Clark.
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Hotel for Dogs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 924 ratings.
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Hotel for Dogs – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hotel for Dogs online?
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Hotel for Dogs (2009) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hotel for Dogs?
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The main cast of Hotel for Dogs (2009) includes Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Don Cheadle, Johnny Simmons and Kyla Pratt. The film was directed by Thor Freudenthal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hotel for Dogs released?
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Hotel for Dogs was released on January 16, 2009 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Hotel for Dogs worth watching?
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Hotel for Dogs (2009) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 924 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hotel for Dogs?
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Yes. The official Hotel for Dogs trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.