Hotel for Dogs
“No stray gets turned away.”
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.
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Emma Roberts
Andi
Jake T. Austin
Bruce
Don Cheadle
Bernie
Johnny Simmons
Dave
Kyla Pratt
Heather
Troy Gentile
Mark
Lisa Kudrow
Lois Scudder
Kevin Dillon
Carl Scudder
Ajay Naidu
ACO Jake
Eric Edelstein
ACO Max
Robinne Lee
Carol
Yvette Nicole Brown
Ms. Camwell
Maximiliano Hernández
Officer Mike
Andre Ware
Officer Jeff
Jonathan Klein
Evan
Rubén Garfias
Department Store Employee
Kenny Vibert
Jason
Stephen Liska
Desk Sergeant
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 18, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$117M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.34x
+$82M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thor Freudenthal
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Schooley, Jeff Lowell, Mark McCorkle
- Original Score
- John Debney
- Original Title
- Hotel for Dogs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $117M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, Cold Spring Pictures, The Donners' Company, The Montecito Picture Company, MavroCine Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thor Freudenthal
Bob Schooley, Jeff Lowell, Mark McCorkle, Lois Duncan
John Debney
Michael Grady
Sheldon Kahn
Ewan Leslie, Lauren Shuler Donner, Jason Clark, Jonathan Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Thor Freudenthal
Director
Ewan Leslie
Producer
Bob Schooley
Screenplay
William Sandell
Production Design
Sheldon Kahn
Editor
Beth Pasternak
Costume Design
Lauren Shuler Donner
Producer
Jeff Lowell
Screenplay
Jason Clark
Producer
Jonathan Gordon
Producer
John Debney
Original Music Composer
Mark McCorkle
Screenplay
Michael Grady
Director of Photography
Ray McIntyre Jr.
Visual Effects Supervisor
Scotty Richards
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hotel for Dogs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hotel for Dogs 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 directed Hotel for Dogs?
Hotel for Dogs was directed by Thor Freudenthal.
Who stars in Hotel for Dogs?
The principal cast of Hotel for Dogs includes Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Don Cheadle, Johnny Simmons, Kyla Pratt.
When was Hotel for Dogs released and how long is it?
Hotel for Dogs was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hotel for Dogs?
Hotel for Dogs had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $117M at the worldwide box office (3.34 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Hotel for Dogs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hotel for Dogs was composed by John Debney.
Is Hotel for Dogs based on a book or true story?
Hotel for Dogs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lois Duncan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hotel for Dogs?
Hotel for Dogs holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).