
Hotel for Dogs(2009)
“No stray gets turned away.”
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.
Director
Thor Freudenthal
Studio
DreamWorks Pictures
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$117M
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$117M
Production Companies
DreamWorks Pictures • Nickelodeon Movies • Cold Spring Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hotel for Dogs?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Hotel for Dogs (2009).
What is Hotel for Dogs about?▼
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.
Who directed Hotel for Dogs?▼
Hotel for Dogs was directed by Thor Freudenthal and released in 2009. It is a comedy, family film.
How long is Hotel for Dogs?▼
Hotel for Dogs has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Hotel for Dogs?▼
The cast of Hotel for Dogs includes Emma Roberts as Andi, Jake T. Austin as Bruce, Don Cheadle as Bernie, Johnny Simmons as Dave, Kyla Pratt as Heather and more.
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