Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- breezy
- heartwarming
- family movie night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics generally found the family premise likable and occasionally heartfelt, but considered the film overlong, uneven, and burdened by crude humor.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rexxx moves from Hollywood stardom and diva behavior into a shabby firehouse after becoming lost.
Shane's effort to restore the fire station develops alongside an affecting relationship with his father Connor.
Shane and Rexxx work to get the struggling firehouse back on its feet.
Rexxx is presented as an exceptionally athletic Hollywood dog, with critics specifically noting the digitally enhanced canine performance.
Films like Firehouse Dog, and why
Hotel for Dogs
family-friendly animal adventure blending comedy, heartfelt relationships, and community rescue
Beethoven
child-centered family comedy built around a mischievous animal and emotional bonding
Because of Winn-Dixie
uplifting family adventure featuring a boy, an extraordinary dog, and a threatened community
Cats & Dogs
action-comedy family film centered on working animals and slapstick humor
Movie Details
- Director
- Todd Holland
- Release Date
- 2007-04-04
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (210)
Cast
- Josh Hutcherson
- Bruce Greenwood
- Bill Nunn
- Scotch Ellis Loring
- Teddy Sears
- Arwen
- Frodo
- Rohan
- Stryder
- Steven Culp
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Firehouse Dog about?
- A pampered canine movie star finds unexpected purpose and friendship after joining a struggling firehouse and helping a boy revive it.
- What is Firehouse Dog like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Firehouse Dog as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Firehouse Dog violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Firehouse Dog as mild.
- What did critics think of Firehouse Dog?
- Critics generally found the family premise likable and occasionally heartfelt, but considered the film overlong, uneven, and burdened by crude humor.
- Which films are like Firehouse Dog?
- Films with a similar feel include Hotel for Dogs, Beethoven, Because of Winn-Dixie, and Cats & Dogs.
- How long is Firehouse Dog?
- Firehouse Dog runs 111 minutes.
- Where can I watch Firehouse Dog?
- In United States, Firehouse Dog streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
