Movie

Hotel for Dogs

“No stray gets turned away.”

★ 6.1(916)20091h 40m

Hotel for Dogs is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fetch TV in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Hotel for Dogs

🇦🇺 Australia

Good to know

Director: Thor Freudenthal
Release date: 2009-01-16
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Box office: $117,000,198
Budget: $35,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: DreamWorks Pictures

Hotel for Dogs — trailer

About Hotel for Dogs

Hotel for Dogs is a 2009 movie in the Comedy and Family genres, directed by Thor Freudenthal, starring Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin and Don Cheadle. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 916 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hotel for Dogs in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Emma Roberts

Andi

Jake T. Austin

Bruce

Don Cheadle

Bernie

Johnny Simmons

Dave

Kyla Pratt

Heather

Troy Gentile

Mark

Lisa Kudrow

Lois Scudder

Kevin Dillon

Carl Scudder

Ajay Naidu

ACO Jake

Eric Edelstein

ACO Max

Robinne Lee

Carol

Yvette Nicole Brown

Ms. Camwell

Themes & keywords

adoptionpuppypitbulldogfoster homeanimal loverbeagleduringcreditsstingerorphan siblings

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hotel for Dogs in Australia?+

In Australia, Hotel for Dogs is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fetch TV. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Hotel for Dogs on Netflix?+

Hotel for Dogs is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Hotel for Dogs?+

Hotel for Dogs has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Hotel for Dogs?+

Hotel for Dogs stars Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Don Cheadle, Johnny Simmons and Kyla Pratt.

When did Hotel for Dogs come out?+

Hotel for Dogs is a 2009 movie directed by Thor Freudenthal.

What genre is Hotel for Dogs?+

Hotel for Dogs is Comedy and Family film.

Who directed Hotel for Dogs?+

Hotel for Dogs was directed by Thor Freudenthal.