Old Dogs

2009, Kids & family/Comedy, 1h 28m

110 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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Its cast tries hard, but Old Dogs is a predictable, nearly witless attempt at physical comedy and moral uplift that misses the mark on both counts. Read critic reviews

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Old Dogs Photos

(L-R) Kelly Preston, producer Andrew Panay and Rita Wilson on the set of "Old Dogs."

(L-R) Ella Bleu Travolta as Emily, Conner Rayburn as Zach, Robin Williams as Dan and Kelly Preston as Vicki in "Old Dogs."

(L-R) John Travolta as Charlie and Lori Loughlin as Amanda in "Old Dogs."

(L-R) Ella Bleu Travolta as Emily, John Travolta as Charlie and Conner Rayburn as Zach in "Old Dogs."

(L-R) Matt Dillon as Barry, Ella Bleu Travolta as Emily and Conner Rayburn as Zach in "Old Dogs."

Seth Green as Craig in "Old Dogs."

(L-R) Rita Wilson as Jenna and Robin Williams as Dan in "Old Dogs."

(L-R) Ella Bleu Travolta as Emily, Conner Rayburn as Zach, Robin Williams as Dan and John Travolta as Charlie in "Old Dogs."

(L-R) Ella Bleu Travolta, Kelly Preston, director Walt Becker and Conner Rayburn on the set of "Old Dogs."

(L-R) Ella Bleu Travolta as Emily, Robin Williams as Dan and Conner Rayburn as Zach in "Old Dogs."

(L-R) Dax Shepard and Luis Guzmán in "Old Dogs."

(L-R) Director Walt Becker and Conner Rayburn on the set of "Old Dogs."

(L-R) Robin Williams as Dan and John Travolta as Charlie in "Old Dogs."

(L-R) John Travolta as Charlie and Robin Williams as Dan in "Old Dogs."

(L-R) Seth Green as Craig, John Travolta as Charlie and Robin Williams as Dan in "Old Dogs."

Producer Andrew Panay on the set of "Old Dogs."

Director Walt Becker on the set of "Old Dogs."

(L-R) Ella Bleu Travolta as Emily and Kelly Preston as Vicki in "Old Dogs."

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Movie Info

While preparing for an important business deal, two bachelors (John Travolta, Robin Williams) become the unexpected caretakers of twin children. One debacle after another follows, as the two clueless men try to take care of both their business duties and the rambunctious siblings. Though their lives are turned upside-down, the men may just gain an understanding of what is really important in life.

Rating:

PG (Mild Rude Humor)
Genre:

Kids & family, Comedy
Original Language:

English
Director:

Walt Becker
Producer:

Andrew Panay, Peter Abrams, Robert L. Levy
Writer:

David Diamond, David Weissman
Release Date (Theaters):

Nov 25, 2009 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Mar 9, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA):

$49.5M
Runtime:

1h 28m
Distributor:

Walt Disney
Production Co:

Tapestry Films

Cast & Crew

John Travolta
Charlie

Robin Williams
Dan

Kelly Preston
Vicki

Conner Rayburn
Zach

Ella Bleu Travolta
Emily

Lori Loughlin
Amanda

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Audience Reviews for Old Dogs

Jan 02, 2012

Old Dogs is a pathetic and boring movie that honestly shows that if these two actors want to continue doing movies, they need to stop making crap like this.

Bradley W Super Reviewer
Jul 03, 2011

really bad film and just a waste of everyones talent. williams and travolta need a better agent because they have both reinvented there careers at one point, they surely can't come back from round two

Brendan N Super Reviewer
May 03, 2011

I really love Old Dogs. Even just on the soul fact that John Travolta and Robin Williams are in a movie together was enough to get my attention, but the result is comic gold. After seeing this around three times for some reason, I still think it's just as funny. Now I can see why this was critically bashed beyond belief and people in general just hate it, but it doesn't affect me in the slightest. I think the reason I find this to be so funny is the fact that it takes middle-aged jokes to the extreme. The pill mix-up thing gets me every time as well as the extra tan session. Then there's the great cameos from Matt Dillon and a redneck Justin Long that really send it over the top.

Conner R Super Reviewer
Apr 08, 2011

the set up doesnt make sence, williams and travolta playing lifelong friends, now business partners, and williams having to look after his kids while mother is in jail, and due to way travolta has meddled with his life, he being roped in to helped out, cue travolta doing his annoying comedy hes been doing lately, and williams who comes off better, doing some good stuff. it gets annoying at times, although it did raise some chuckles. but it falls predictably in its sentimental last half, a law in hollywood aparently. not terrible but a missed oportunity

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