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Old Dogs

  • 2009
  • PG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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John Travolta and Robin Williams in Old Dogs (2009)
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Two friends and business partners find their lives turned upside-down when strange circumstances lead them to be the temporary guardians of 7-year-old twins.Two friends and business partners find their lives turned upside-down when strange circumstances lead them to be the temporary guardians of 7-year-old twins.Two friends and business partners find their lives turned upside-down when strange circumstances lead them to be the temporary guardians of 7-year-old twins.

  • Director
    • Walt Becker
  • Writers
    • David Diamond
    • David Weissman
  • Stars
    • Robin Williams
    • John Travolta
    • Seth Green
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    40K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,858
    4,757
    • Director
      • Walt Becker
    • Writers
      • David Diamond
      • David Weissman
    • Stars
      • Robin Williams
      • John Travolta
      • Seth Green
    • 146User reviews
    • 117Critic reviews
    • 19Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations total

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    "Penguins Attack" from Old Dogs
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    "Stink Eye" Clip from Old Dogs
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    Robin Williams
    Robin Williams
    • Dan
    John Travolta
    John Travolta
    • Charlie
    Seth Green
    Seth Green
    • Craig
    Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston
    • Vicki
    Conner Rayburn
    Conner Rayburn
    • Zach
    Ella Bleu Travolta
    Ella Bleu Travolta
    • Emily
    Lori Loughlin
    Lori Loughlin
    • Amanda
    Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac
    • Jimmy Lunchbox
    Matt Dillon
    Matt Dillon
    • Barry
    Ann-Margret
    Ann-Margret
    • Martha
    Rita Wilson
    Rita Wilson
    • Jenna
    Amy Sedaris
    Amy Sedaris
    • Condo Woman
    Residente
    Residente
    • Tattoo Artist
    Sab Shimono
    Sab Shimono
    • Yoshiro Nishamura
    • (as Saburo Shimono)
    Kevin Yamada
    Kevin Yamada
    • Riku
    • (as Kevin W. Yamada)
    Kevin Dean-Hackett
    • Tijuana Priest
    Laura Allen
    Laura Allen
    • Kelly
    Sam Travolta
    • Singing Waiter
    • Director
      • Walt Becker
    • Writers
      • David Diamond
      • David Weissman
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    User reviews146

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    6paul_m_haakonsen

    A good dose of spray-on fun

    This movie was funny, heartfelt and good. By far one of the better comedies I have seen come out of 2009.

    The cast of "Old Dogs" is really good, as everyone have great on screen charisma, and everyone is a gifted actor, so that works well in a great way. I always like Robin Williams, but I must say that John Travolta did a really good job in this movie (and I am usually not a big fan of his work).

    The movie is good for fun and laughter, whether you sit down to watch it alone, with your significant other, or with your whole family. There is something in this movie for everyone.

    "Old Dogs" have a somewhat sassy story, sure, it was a Disney product after all, but it worked out well anyway. I was thoroughly amused throughout the entire movie, and I was laughing a lot as well. The majority of the movie revolves around comedy, but the drama aspect of the story worked well entwined with the comedy. It came together as a heartfelt wholesome.

    I recommend this movie warmly for its good story and laughs, and I say this movie is the type that you will pick up again and watch at a later time.
    5RaineyGirl

    Perfect family movie!

    It's hard to find a kid-friendly family movie that is actually enjoyable for adults and not super corny. This movie is funny and great for the whole family. Love it!
    adi-cat

    Man, I haven't laughed so hard in a loooong time!

    Travolta and Williams are an explosive combination in this one. Scratch all the bad comments you may have read. Sometimes, people watching movies try to be too damn smart and eclectic for their own good. Instead they end up just being plain snobs.

    This is supposed to be a light-hearted funny comedy, not philosophical argument. You shouldn't have to keep your Freud, Heidegger or Kant books at hand just to feel good about a movie you watch. It's okay to just kick back, relax, go with the flow and enjoy yourself every once in a while.

    This is supposed to be silly, crazy entertainment and it delivers... in spades! These two sacred monsters of the screen show us that they still got the "mojo".

    If you loved Robin Williams' "Mrs. Doubtfire", I think you'll most certainly love this one as well.

    So, do yourself a favor on this one, don't listen to others... just see it and make up your own mind.

    Some of the comments are way off. I've even read one that said this movie is racist because most of the main characters have blue eyes. Can you believe that? We have a racist, "anti-racist". (lol)!!!

    On that note, it's racist that the actors happen to have blue eyes but it's not racist from the commenter's part to pick on their appearance or looks. Some think that just putting yourself on the "right", "anti-racist" side, allows you to make any comments about others; even if they're way overly-racist. God help us!

    As for the rest of the guys who are all bitter about it... well, go to a museum instead, look at some paintings with a few crossed lines, some dots and paint splashes and marvel at the "deep", "overwhelming" artistic emotions they inspire in you. And feel good about how "different" and "profoundly superior" you think you are. ;-) Don't spoil our fun.

    I'm sorry, you guys who complain about this, that this one couldn't meet your expectations. It's true, there's no cruel humor, no tits and ass, no explicit sexual content or innuendos... what's to laugh about, right?

    Well, it was never meant to be. Just plain old-fashioned fun... for those who can still enjoy it. :D

    As for the rest of those who keep balking at it: you are hereby and henceforth banished from the fun side! :D
    6zzzinsun

    Not too bad - it was funny!

    There were no other family flicks out that my older kids would sit through, so we decided to give Old Dogs a shot. I have to say that we laughed very hard and enjoyed it. This is a kids/family film, and in that context it delivers. It certainly is not a bad film. John Travolota and Robin Williams work well together and make this film worth seeing. I hope they have a chance to collaborate again as they have good chemistry. There were some surprises in the plot, which is unusual for most kid films. This film is not going to be an academy award winner, but it certainly was not a waste of time. I expected to be bored and found myself laughing from beginning to end. I want to thank the producers for making a family film that is worth seeing. The kids loved it and when that happens they develop a loyalty to the actors and trust them to deliver again the in future. I hope that is the case.
    Gordon-11

    Falling totally flat

    This film is about a businessman suddenly having to take care two kids while in the middle of closing the biggest business deal in their company's history.

    "Old Dogs" is such a disappointment. The script is terrible and is simply not funny. John Travolta and Robin Williams are both miscast, and most of the time actors over-dramatise that they look so silly and annoying. This film is about the kids and yet they are always delegated to the background. We don't get to know so much about the kids at all. There could have been some touching moments, but there weren't any. The film repeatedly makes fun of older people, but the jokes are more tasteless than funny. The jokes repeat themselves over and over, but as they are not funny the first time, they are not funny the second time either. "Old Dogs" falls totally flat in both the comedy and drama departments. It's a big disappointment.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The film is dedicated to both Bernie Mac and Jett Travolta, John Travolta and Kelly Preston's eldest son who died unexpectedly earlier in 2009.
    • Goofs
      When Charlie meets "Jimmy Lunchbox" (Bernie Mac) backstage, he calls him "Jimmy Mac".
    • Quotes

      Zach: I think "scat" is poop.

      Dan: Really, son?

      Zach: Yeah.

      Charlie: You wiped poop on my face?

      Dan: Yeah. Scat happens, man.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      You've Been A Friend To Me
      Written by Bryan Adams and Gretchen Peters

      Performed by Bryan Adams

      Produced by Bryan Adams

      Courtesy of Polydor Limited

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    • Release date
      • November 25, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Ukrainian
    • Also known as
      • Par de colmilludos
    • Filming locations
      • Grand Central Station, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Tapestry Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $49,492,060
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,894,511
      • Nov 29, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $96,753,696
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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