Hotel for Dogs (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2009, Hotel for Dogs is a comedy and family film directed by Thor Freudenthal, running about 100 minutes. “No stray gets turned away.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. Hotel for Dogs stars Emma Roberts as Andi, Jake T. Austin as Bruce, Don Cheadle as Bernie and Johnny Simmons as Dave, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hotel for Dogs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $117M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and 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 Hotel for Dogs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hotel for Dogs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hotel for Dogs (2009)?
- In US, Hotel for Dogs is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and 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 Hotel for Dogs worth watching?
- Hotel for Dogs holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hotel for Dogs?
- Hotel for Dogs stars Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Don Cheadle, Johnny Simmons and Kyla Pratt.
- When was Hotel for Dogs released?
- Hotel for Dogs was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.