Hotel for Dogs (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Placed in a foster home that doesn't allow pets, 16-year-old Andi and her younger brother, Bruce, turn an abandoned hotel into a home for their dog. Soon other strays arrive, and the hotel becomes a haven for every orphaned canine in town. But the kids have to do some quick thinking to keep the cops off their tails.
Rated PG • 2009 • 1h 40m
Two orphaned siblings secretly turn an abandoned hotel into a haven for stray dogs, rigging it with wild inventions while dodging the authorities and their indifferent foster parents.
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Is Hotel for Dogs appropriate for kids?
Two orphaned siblings secretly turn an abandoned hotel into a haven for stray dogs, rigging it with wild inventions while dodging the authorities and their indifferent foster parents. Read more — free account
Content severity in Hotel for Dogs
What happens in Hotel for Dogs, moment by moment
- 0:41 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:47 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 1:17 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Hotel for Dogs
None.
Violence and gore in Hotel for Dogs
Mild. Comic chases and mild peril for the dogs; bloodless.
Language in Hotel for Dogs
Mild. A couple of mild words.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Hotel for Dogs
None of note.
Mature themes in Hotel for Dogs
Family, foster care, compassion for animals, and siblings sticking together. A warm, kid-pleasing comedy; the orphan/foster subplot gives it a gentle emotional core.
Scary moments in Hotel for Dogs
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Hotel for Dogs yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hotel for Dogs appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Hotel for Dogs is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. Two orphaned siblings secretly turn an abandoned hotel into a haven for stray dogs, rigging it with wild inventions while dodging the authorities and their indifferent foster parents.
What age rating does Hotel for Dogs have?
Hotel for Dogs is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Hotel for Dogs about?
Two orphaned siblings secretly turn an abandoned hotel into a haven for stray dogs, rigging it with wild inventions while dodging the authorities and their indifferent foster parents.
Is there sex or nudity in Hotel for Dogs?
None.
How violent is Hotel for Dogs?
Mild. Comic chases and mild peril for the dogs; bloodless.
Is the language in Hotel for Dogs appropriate for kids?
Mild. A couple of mild words.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Hotel for Dogs?
None of note.
What mature themes appear in Hotel for Dogs?
Family, foster care, compassion for animals, and siblings sticking together. A warm, kid-pleasing comedy; the orphan/foster subplot gives it a gentle emotional core.
How long is Hotel for Dogs?
Hotel for Dogs runs 100 minutes, directed by Thor Freudenthal, released in 2009.
Where can I read the full Hotel for Dogs parent guide?
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