Hotel for Dogs
2009, English. Directed by Thor Freudenthal.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 939 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Hotel for Dogs
Hotel for Dogs isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 16 January 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jeff Lowell, Bob Schooley, Mark McCorkle
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $117M
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What Hotel for Dogs is based on
Hotel for Dogs is based on Hotel for Dogs (1971) by Lois Duncan.
1971
Hotel for Dogs
By Lois Duncan
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Hotel for Dogs: quick answers
Is Hotel for Dogs worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 939 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hotel for Dogs?
Hotel for Dogs runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Hotel for Dogs have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Hotel for Dogs has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
Hotel for Dogs parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hotel for Dogs is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Hotel for Dogs on?
Hotel for Dogs isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hotel for Dogs?
If you liked Hotel for Dogs, try Chestnut: Hero of Central Park, Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2, Lilo & Stitch.
Who directed Hotel for Dogs?
Hotel for Dogs (2009) was directed by Thor Freudenthal and stars Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Don Cheadle.
What is Hotel for Dogs based on?
Hotel for Dogs is based on Hotel for Dogs (1971) by Lois Duncan.