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Hotel for Dogs
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Directed by Thor Freudenthal. With Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Don Cheadle.
6.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTPlaced 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…
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MoviHero lists January 16, 2009 as the release date for Hotel for Dogs. Thor Freudenthal is the listed director. The listed cast includes Emma Roberts as Andi, Jake T. Austin as Bruce, Don Cheadle as Bernie, Johnny Simmons as Dave. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJanuary 16, 2009
GenresFamily · Comedy
Runtime1h 40m
DirectorThor Freudenthal
CastEmma Roberts as Andi, Jake T. Austin as Bruce, Don Cheadle as Bernie, Johnny Simmons as Dave
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Hotel for Dogs runs 1h 40m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.1/10 from 939 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
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