Hotel for Dogs 2009
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56 Reviews
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SplatPlaced 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Andi
as Bruce
as Bernie
as Dave
as Heather
as Mark
as Lois Scudder
as Carl Scudder
as ACO Jake
as ACO Max
Director:
Writer:
Jeff Lowell, Bob Schooley, Mark McCorkle, Lois Duncan
Stars:
Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Don Cheadle, Johnny Simmons, Kyla Pratt, Troy Gentile, Lisa Kudrow, Kevin Dillon, Ajay Naidu, Eric Edelstein,
Genres:
Comedy,Family
Release Date:
2009 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
100 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Hotel for Dogs
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JL
BS
LD
Cast
as Andi
as Bruce
as Bernie
as Dave
as Heather
as Mark
as Lois Scudder
as Carl Scudder
as ACO Jake
as ACO Max
as Carol
as Ms. Camwell
as Officer Mike
as Officer Jeff
as Evan
as Department Store Employee
as Jason
as Desk Sergeant
as Hot Dog Man
as Marianne
as Beth
as Girl in TV Room
as Male Reporter
as Female Reporter
as Mathilda Frohmann
as Passerby
as Mom with Kid in Car
as Officer Clark
as ACO Dooley
as Kid in Car
as ACO Tanner
as Woman with Dog
as Gyro Vendor (uncredited)
as Social Worker (uncredited)
as Girl Watching Husky Puppies (uncredited)
as Perfume Lady (uncredited)
as Social Worker (uncredited)
as Self - Closing Credits Sequence (uncredited)
as Orphan (uncredited)
as Dad (uncredited)
as Bass Player (uncredited)
as Self - Closing Credits Sequence (uncredited)
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