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Hotel for Dogs

2009·Movie
1h 40min·PG

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

No stray gets turned away.

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.
Family ComedyAnimal AdventureWholesome & HeartwarmingKids & Teens MovieLighthearted FunUnderdog StoryFound Family ThemeCharming & HumorousUplifting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Hotel for Dogs legally?

Hotel for Dogs is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hotel for Dogs worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hotel for Dogs rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Hotel for Dogs?

1 h 40 min

Hotel for Dogs runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hotel for Dogs?

Critics49
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Hotel for Dogs higher (57) than critics (49). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Hotel for Dogs a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$117 million

Yes. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $117 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What language is Hotel for Dogs in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hotel for Dogs?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hotel for Dogs in 102 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hotel for Dogs use?

Adaptation DeviationAdapted OutAmplified Animal AptitudeBerserk ButtonBitch in Sheep's ClothingCreative Closing CreditsTragic KeepsakeDon't Split Us UpCouple Theme NamingWise Beyond Their YearsParental AbandonmentDepartment of Child Disservicesand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Hotel for Dogs, including Adaptation Deviation, Adapted Out, Amplified Animal Aptitude.