Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- warm
- energetic
- family movie night
- lazy afternoon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film sweet and appealing to children and dog lovers, but too contrived, predictable, and simplistic for adults.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Andi and Bruce transform an abandoned hotel into a shelter for Friday and other stray dogs.
Andi and Bruce are siblings living in a foster home while trying to preserve their bond and care for Friday.
The growing number of dogs makes the hotel increasingly difficult to hide from neighbors and the local pound.
The dogs inhabit an elaborate hotel environment and perform coordinated tricks that drive the film’s humor.
Films like Hotel for Dogs, and why
Because of Winn-Dixie
family comedy centered on children, animal companions, and an imaginative refuge that brings friends together
The Shaggy Dog
warm children’s comedy featuring resourceful young protagonists, friendship, and a strong bond with a dog
The Adventures of Milo and Otis
playful family adventure built around mischievous animals, youthful ingenuity, and escalating comic chaos
Movie Details
- Director
- Thor Freudenthal
- Release Date
- 2009-01-16
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (928)
Cast
- Emma Roberts
- Jake T. Austin
- Don Cheadle
- Johnny Simmons
- Kyla Pratt
- Troy Gentile
- Lisa Kudrow
- Kevin Dillon
- Ajay Naidu
- Eric Edelstein
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus
- 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 Hotel for Dogs about?
- Resourceful foster siblings turn an abandoned hotel into a bustling haven for stray dogs before their secret attracts unwanted attention.
- What is Hotel for Dogs like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hotel for Dogs as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Hotel for Dogs violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Hotel for Dogs.
- What did critics think of Hotel for Dogs?
- Critics generally found the film sweet and appealing to children and dog lovers, but too contrived, predictable, and simplistic for adults.
- Which films are like Hotel for Dogs?
- Films with a similar feel include Because of Winn-Dixie, The Shaggy Dog, and The Adventures of Milo and Otis.
- How long is Hotel for Dogs?
- Hotel for Dogs runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Hotel for Dogs?
- In United States, Hotel for Dogs streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus.
