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Hotel for Dogs is a 2009 American family comedy film directed by Thor Freudenthal in his directorial debut, and based on the 1971 novel of the same name by Lois Duncan.
Hotel for Dogs is a family comedy film directed by Thor Freudenthal. Starring Emma Roberts and Jake T. Austin, it follows two orphaned siblings who secretly turn an abandoned hotel into a shelter for stray dogs. With the help of friends, they create a safe haven for the dogs, while evading the authorities and their foster parents. The film blends humor with heartwarming moments, centered ...
Adapted from author Lois Duncan's 1971 children's book of the same name, director Thor Freudenthal's Hotel for Dogs follows two mischievous orphans as they attempt to hide dozens of stray dogs in an abandoned hotel.
W.C. Fields famously warned against working with animals and children, but the makers of "Hotel for Dogs" ignored the advice to bring an effects-filled comedy about kids who rescue dogs and hide them in an abandoned hotel to the big screen.
- Gerri Miller
Sep 30, 2023 · Hotel for Dogs is a heartwarming family movie that revolves around the story of two siblings, Andi and Bruce, who are forced to live in a foster home that doesn’t allow pets. Determined to keep their beloved dog Friday, they stumble upon an abandoned hotel and transform it into a haven for dogs.
Parents need to know that this Nickelodeon-produced comedy about an orphaned brother and sister (played by tween faves Emma Roberts and Jake T. Austin) who set up a secret refuge for stray dogs is targeted squarely at the family market.
Jan 14, 2009 · "Hotel for Dogs" is a sweet, innocent family movie about stray dogs that seem as well-trained as Olympic champions. Friday, the Jack Russell terrier who's the leader of the pack, does more acting than most of the humans, and doesn't even get billing.