Hotel for Dogs (2009) movie poster

Hotel for Dogs (2009)

"No stray gets turned away."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 67%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 49% (RT: 47%, MC: 51) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyFamily

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Director
Runtime
1h 40m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (903 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
47%
Metacritic
51
Cast
Emma Roberts as Andi
Don Cheadle as Bernie
Kyla Pratt as Heather
Troy Gentile as Mark
Lisa Kudrow as Lois Scudder
Kevin Dillon as Carl Scudder
It's divisive. Only 67% of audiences liked it based on 903 votes. Critics gave it 49%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Hotel for Dogs was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • During production of Hotel for Dogs, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Hotel for Dogs is a 2009 comedy, family film directed by Thor Freudenthal. 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. The film has been rated by 903 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Hotel for Dogs delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Hotel for Dogs (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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