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Hotel for Dogs

PG20091h 40mThor Freudenthal
IMDb 5.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 47% · Metacritic 51
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"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.

ComedyFamily
AdoptionPuppyPitbullDogFoster HomeAnimal LoverBeagleDuringcreditsstingerOrphan Siblings

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What is Hotel for Dogs (2009) 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 stars in Hotel for Dogs?

Hotel for Dogs stars Emma Roberts (Andi), Jake T. Austin (Bruce), Don Cheadle (Bernie), Johnny Simmons (Dave), Kyla Pratt (Heather). The film was directed by Thor Freudenthal.

How long is Hotel for Dogs?

Hotel for Dogs has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated PG.

Is Hotel for Dogs worth watching?

Hotel for Dogs holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 47. Fans of Comedy, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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