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Hotel for Dogs
PG

Hotel for Dogs

No stray gets turned away.

2009 • 100 min • Comedy · Family

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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.

Our family guide

Best from age 7
61
Movie Knight Score
921 reviews
  • 61 Audience · 921 · 100%

Two resourceful siblings, Andi and Bruce, transform an abandoned hotel into a secret haven for their beloved dog and many other stray canines. They must use their wits to keep their furry friends safe and avoid being discovered by their strict foster parents and the authorities. It's a heartwarming tale about family, responsibility, and the love for animals.

Violence & peril
2/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
0/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
2/10

Heads up

  • Some slapstick humor and mild peril for animals
  • Strict foster parents who are sometimes unkind
  • Brief scenes of animals in shelters

What it models well

  • Compassion for animals
  • Resourcefulness and problem-solving
  • Importance of family bonds
  • Teamwork and responsibility

Talk about it after

  • How to care for pets responsibly
  • Why some animals need rescuing
  • The challenges of foster care
  • Finding creative solutions to problems

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Top billed cast

Director: Thor Freudenthal • Crew: Jeff Lowell, Bob Schooley, Mark McCorkle

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Details

TMDB audience
6.1/10 (921)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Budget
$35,000,000
Box office
$117,000,198
IMDb
tt0785006

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