Dunston Checks In (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1996, Dunston Checks In is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by Ken Kwapis, running about 88 minutes. “He's about to turn a Five Star Hotel into a three ring circus.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hotel manager Robert Grant is forced by his boss to postpone his family vacation when a hotel critic checks in. Trouble is, the critic is really a villainous jewel thief with an orangutan assistant named Dunston. When Dunston gets loose and tries to escape a life of crime -- aided by Robert's sons -- havoc, hijinks and lots of laughs abound!
Who’s in it. Dunston Checks In stars Jason Alexander as Robert Grant, Faye Dunaway as Mrs. Dubrow, Eric Lloyd as Kyle Grant and Rupert Everett as Lord Rutledge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Dunston Checks In has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dunston Checks In page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dunston Checks In tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dunston Checks In (1996)?
- In US, Dunston Checks In is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dunston Checks In worth watching?
- Dunston Checks In holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dunston Checks In?
- Dunston Checks In stars Jason Alexander, Faye Dunaway, Eric Lloyd, Rupert Everett and Graham Sack.
- When was Dunston Checks In released?
- Dunston Checks In was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.