Old Dogs (2009) movie poster

Old Dogs (2009)

"Sit. Stay. Play Dad."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 54%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 12% (RT: 5%, MC: 19) 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 28m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.6/10 (775 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
5%
Metacritic
19
Cast
John Travolta as Charlie
Kelly Preston as Vicki
Lori Loughlin as Amanda
Seth Green as Ralph White
Bernie Mac as Jimmy Lunchbox
It's divisive. Only 54% of audiences liked it based on 775 votes. Critics scored it lower at 12%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Charlie and Dan have been best friends and business partners for thirty years; their Manhattan public relations firm is on the verge of a huge business deal with a Japanese company. With two weeks to sew up the contract, Dan gets a surprise: a woman he married on a drunken impulse nearly nine years before (annulled the next day) shows up to tell him he's the father of her twins, now seven, and she'll be in jail for 14 days for a political protest. Dan volunteers to keep the tykes, although he's uptight and clueless. With Charlie's help is there any way they can be dad and uncle, meet the kids' expectations, and still land the account? Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The iconic poster for Old Dogs was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 2009 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Old Dogs is a 2009 comedy, family film directed by Walt Becker. Charlie and Dan have been best friends and business partners for thirty years; their Manhattan public relations firm is on the verge of a huge business deal with a Japanese company. With two weeks to sew up the contract, Dan gets a surprise: a woman he married on a drunken impulse nearly nine years before (annulled the next day) shows up to tell him he's the father of her twins, now seven, and she'll be in jail for 14 days for a political protest.

Dan volunteers to keep the tykes, although he's uptight and clueless. With Charlie's help is there any way they can be dad and uncle, meet the kids' expectations, and still land the account?. The film has been rated by 775 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Old 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. Old 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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