Hotel for Dogs (movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hotel for Dogs |
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| Directed by | Thor Freudenthal |
| Produced by | Lauren Shuler Donner Ewan Leslie Jonathan Gordon Jason Clark |
| Screenplay by | Jeff Lowell Mark McCorkle Bob Schooley |
| Starring | Emma Roberts Jake T. Austin Troy Gentile Kyla Pratt Johnny Simmons Lisa Kudrow Kevin Dillon Don Cheadle |
| Music by | John Debney |
| Cinematography | Michael Grady |
| Editing by | Sheldon Kahn |
| Studio | DreamWorks Pictures Nickelodeon Movies Cold Spring Pictures The Montecito Picture Company The Donners Company Mavrocine |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date(s) | January 16, 2009 |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $75 million |
| Money made | $117,000,198 |
Hotel for Dogs is a fun comedy movie from 2009. It's an American film about two clever kids who create a secret home for stray dogs. The movie is based on a popular book by Lois Duncan that came out in 1971. Thor Freudenthal directed this heartwarming film, and it was written for the screen by Jeff Lowell and Mark McCorkle.
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The Story of Hotel for Dogs
What's the Movie About?
The movie follows a brother and sister, Andi and Bruce. They are in foster care and secretly keep their dog, Friday. Their new guardians, Lois and Carl, do not allow pets. This makes it hard for Andi and Bruce to keep Friday hidden.
One day, while looking for food for Friday, they find an abandoned hotel. It seems like the perfect secret place for their dog. Soon, they start rescuing other stray dogs too. The hotel becomes a safe and happy home for many furry friends.
Building a Dog Paradise
Bruce is a very smart inventor. He creates amazing gadgets to help the dogs. These inventions make life easier and more fun for the dogs in the hotel. Andi is good at finding new dogs and keeping their secret safe.
They get help from some local kids. Dave, Heather, and Mark join their mission. Together, they work hard to feed, care for, and hide all the dogs. It's a big challenge to keep so many dogs a secret!
Facing Challenges and Finding Family
As more dogs arrive, it becomes harder to keep the hotel a secret. The kids face many challenges. They need to find enough food and make sure the dogs are healthy. They also have to avoid being caught by animal control.
The movie shows how important family and kindness are. It's not just about the dogs, but also about Andi and Bruce finding a real home. They learn that caring for others can bring people together.
Meet the Cast
The movie features a talented group of actors. They bring the characters to life.
- Emma Roberts plays Andi, the clever and caring sister.
- Jake T. Austin is Bruce, the inventive younger brother.
- Johnny Simmons plays Dave, one of the kids who helps out.
- Don Cheadle is Bernie, a kind social worker.
- Robinne Lee plays Carol.
- Cesar Yedra as Clarence.
- Troy Gentile is Mark, another helper.
- Kyla Pratt plays Heather, who also joins the team.
- Lisa Kudrow is Lois, one of the foster parents.
- Kevin Dillon plays Carl, the other foster parent.
