Hotel for Dogs

4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
An orphaned teen who secretly takes in stray dogs in an abandoned hotel. Based on Lois Duncan's novel.
  • Starring: Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin
  • Directed by: Thor Freudenthal
  • Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Release year: 2009
  • Studio: Paramount
Play trailer
Also available in HD with Amazon Instant Video on Your TV
 
  
 
 

Amazon Instant Video

24 hour rental

1-Click® $2.99
 
 
 
 
  
 
[Send us Feedback]
Have a promotion code? View Balance
New to Amazon Instant Video? Instantly watch thousands of movies and TV shows. Learn more. Watch on your computer or on your TV with one of our compatible devices.

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Product Details
Synopsis: An orphaned teen who secretly takes in stray dogs in an abandoned hotel. Based on Lois Duncan's novel.
Starring: Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin
Supporting actors: Don Cheadle, Johnny Simmons, Kyla Pratt, Troy Gentile, Lisa Kudrow, Kevin Dillon, Ajay Naidu, Eric Edelstein, Robinne Lee, Yvette Nicole Brown, Andre Ware, Jonathan Klein, Ruben Garfias, Kenny Vibert, Stephen Liska, Jeremy Howard, Tiya Sircar, Mariah Buzolin, Britney Christian, Jim Doughan
Directed by: Thor Freudenthal
Genre: Comedy, Family
Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
Release year: 2009
Studio: Paramount
MPAA Rating: Rated PG for brief mild thematic elements, language and some crude humor
ASIN: B0026OFZXU
Rights & Requirements
Rental rights: 24 hour viewing period Details
Purchase rights: Stream instantly and download to 2 locations. Details
Compatible with: Mac and Windows PC online viewing, compatible instant streaming devices, TiVo DVRs. System requirements
Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)
Also available on DVD
Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: January 16, 2009
  • MPAA: Rated PG for brief mild thematic elements, language and some crude humor
  • Production Company: DreamWorks SKG, Nickelodeon Movies, Cold Spring Pictures, Donners' Company, Montecito Picture Company, The, Mavrocine
  • Filming Locations: Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA | Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA | West Valley Animal Shelter, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA
Video Format Details

Online Viewing

PC Download

TiVo box

Portable device
View instantly from any PC or Mac with a broadband connection
Ready to watch in about 40 minutes*
Ready to watch in about 45 minutes*
Ready to transfer in about 45 minutes*
* Your download times may vary--estimates shown are for a typical DSL connection (1.5 Mbits/sec). Rental videos cannot be transferred to a portable device.

Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Not my favorite movie May 23, 2009
Format:Blu-ray
I know, I know! Not every movie has to have a character building lesson. This movie however, celebrates the opposite-lying, stealing, breaking and entering, and cheating. In the end, the children were celebrated as heroes dispite their bad behavior.
Was this review helpful to you?
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Very weak January 5, 2011
Format:DVD
Most of the details of this movie have been covered in other reviews. There three issues with this movie. First of all, the kids exhibit criminal behavior from beginning to end of the film. Apparently, this is all completely excused by the end of the film, because it was all in a good cause. I would have felt a lot better about the kids if they had actually gone out and got a job and taken care of their dog in that manner. Second, the whole plot is really weak. The kids have no money, but some how have enough money to put together an amazing number of contraptions and get the power turned on in an old hotel. If they had that money to begin with, why are they pawning rocks for twenty bucks? Finally, the acting is not very good. Kids exhibit little emotion and the adult characters are two dimensional, to say the least.

The only saving grace of the movie are the dogs which are well trained and cute.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Teaches something good June 13, 2011
By ewholff
Format:DVD
I love this movie not only cause I'm a dog lover, but also it teaches the true meaning of family. I can't wait for my daughter to see this with me
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Hotel for Dogs DVD
This movie was incredibly hilarious. I loved watching it. I highly recommend this dvd for dog lovers or anyone who wants to have a great laugh. Read more
Published 6 days ago by AnimeFan
Hotel for Dogs
This is a very interesting movie. I am an old man and I sincerely enjoyed watching this with my grand-daughter. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stanley G. Baker
Very good movie for kids and adults
My grandsons and I really enjoyed this movie, and will definitely watch it again. After seeing it at my house, they talked their patents into buying the DVD - we rented it using... Read more
Published 1 month ago by N. Sorenson
Not the book!
My kids and I spent the last two weeks reading "Hotel for Dogs," one chapter at a time. Then we were excited to watch the movie. This ain't it. Not even close. Very sad.
Published 5 months ago by Katherine M. Orlopp
All pounds are prisons and other tired tropes
I saw this movie playing on TV a while back. I thought the title and previews made the concept fun to check out since I happen to love any movie about dogs, even silly little kid... Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. J. Perez
A feel-good movie...
This is one of the best feel-good movies I've seen in a long time. I'd originally thought that the
plot would be boring, and cliqued. I couldn't have been more wrong! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sra Argon
Mom and daughter love it!
Such a cute movie! my daughter is 3 and i thought she might be a bit young for it but she really has enjoyed it.
Published 8 months ago by Kelly Eldridge
hotel for dogs
This is a cute little movie for kids. it is definitely contrived and unrealistic but it has a cute ending. For once there is a movie made that the whole family can enjoy. Read more
Published 10 months ago by loren
Cute
my son loves animals and really likes this movie. It is a cute one that I don't mind sitting down and watching with him.
Published 10 months ago by mom looking for movies
Heartwarming
This is a great family movie that is heartwarming as well. I wish more movies were made like this. We need to bring good morals back to our society. This movie is a real gem!
Published 15 months ago by Luckycat
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   

By placing your order, you agree to our Terms of Use.  Sold by Amazon Digital Services, Inc.  Additional taxes may apply.