Dunston Checks In(1996)
He's about to turn a Five Star Hotel into a three ring circus.
Dunston Checks In Synopsis
Hotel manager Robert Grant is forced by his boss to postpone his family vacation when a hotel critic checks in. Trouble is, the critic is really a villainous jewel thief with an orangutan assistant named Dunston. When Dunston gets loose and tries to escape a life of crime -- aided by Robert's sons -- havoc, hijinks and lots of laughs abound!
Dunston Checks In (1996) is a family, comedy and adventure film directed by Ken Kwapis, released on January 12, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Sam the Orangutan, Jason Alexander, Faye Dunaway and Rupert Everett. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 255 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Kwapis
- Writers:
- Bruce Graham, John Hopkins, John Hopkins
- Producers:
- Joe Wizan, Todd Black
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Lyons Collister
- Composer:
- Miles Goodman
- Production:
- Joe Wizan/Todd Black, 20th Century Fox, Fox Family Films
- Budget:
- $16,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Dunston Checks In Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam the Orangutan
as Dunston
Jason Alexander
as Robert Grant
Faye Dunaway
as Mrs. Dubrow
Rupert Everett
as Lord Rutledge
Graham Sack
as Brian Grant
Paul Reubens
as Buck LaFarge
Glenn Shadix
as Lionel Spalding
Nathan Davis
as Victor Dubrow
Jennifer Bassey
as Mrs. Dellacroce
Eric Lloyd
as Kyle Grant
Judith Scott
as Nancy
Bruce Beatty
as Murray
Key crew
Directed by Ken Kwapis, written by Bruce Graham, John Hopkins and John Hopkins, produced by Joe Wizan and Todd Black.
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Dunston Checks In Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 255 ratings.
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Dunston Checks In – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dunston Checks In online?
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Dunston Checks In (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Dunston Checks In?
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The main cast of Dunston Checks In (1996) includes Sam the Orangutan, Jason Alexander, Faye Dunaway, Rupert Everett and Graham Sack. The film was directed by Ken Kwapis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dunston Checks In released?
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Dunston Checks In was released on January 12, 1996 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Dunston Checks In worth watching?
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Dunston Checks In (1996) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 255 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.