Old Dogs (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Old Dogs is a 2009 family comedy directed by Walt Becker, starring John Travolta, Seth Green and Robin Williams. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $96.8 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 19 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Walt Becker
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Old Dogs About?
The premise of Old Dogs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two lifelong friends and business partners are unexpectedly given custody of six-year-old twins. Thrust into the unfamiliar role of fathers, they navigate the hilarious and chaotic world of parenting, facing unexpected challenges and messy situations. Through tantrums and sleepless nights, they learn valuable lessons about responsibility, friendship, and the true meaning of family, realizing that life's greatest rewards come from unexpected places.
Old Dogs Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- business partner
- old dog
- parenting
- side effect
- bachelor
- friendship between men
- slapstick comedy
- father daughter relationship
- father son relationship
- zoo
- fish out of water
- tattoo
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- american in japan
- facial twitch
- funeral for a pet
- japanese businessman
- jet pack
- loss of pet
- old flame
- boy
- girl
- flirting
- single mother
- accident
- prison
- best friend
- board meeting
- birthday party
- fraternal twins
- gorilla
- luxury apartment
- camping
- teleconferencing
- advertising agency
- tokyo japan
- medication
- golf
- dog
- cake
- pill
- walking a dog
- miami florida
- clay pigeon shooting
- depth perception
- double barreled shotgun
- hit with a golf ball
- medicine cabinet
- neck brace
- older person
- spray tan
Old Dogs Cast
John Travolta leads the cast, with Seth Green and Robin Williams. Directed by Walt Becker.
- Director Walt Becker
More from Walt Becker
More films directed by Walt Becker, best-rated first: Clifford the Big Red Dog, Van Wilder, Wild Hogs and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip.
Old Dogs Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Old Dogs 19 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
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IMDb 5.3 /10
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Metacritic 19 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 55% User score
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Old Dogs Plot Summary
What happens in Old Dogs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dan Rayburn and Charlie Reed are longtime friends who run a small but ambitious sports marketing firm. Seven years earlier, Dan was briefly married to Vicki. In the present, Vicki resurfaces with life-changing news: their marriage produced twins, Zach and Emily, and she is facing jail for her environmental activism. She asks Dan to care for the children while she serves her sentence. Dan agrees, but only if Charlie helps, since neither of them has parenting experience. To complicate matters, they must also push through a major deal with a Japanese company.
Their attempts at guardianship are well-meaning but awkward, full of small
Full summary
The whole story of Old Dogs, scene by scene
Old Dogs Box Office & Budget
Old Dogs grossed $96.8 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 2.8 times what it cost. $49.5 million came from the US and Canada and $47.3 million (49%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$96.8M
2.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $49.5M
- International
- $47.3M
- Budget
- $35M
Old Dogs Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Old Dogs.
How Well Do You Know Old Dogs?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who are the two best friends who co‑own the sports marketing firm?
Cars in Old Dogs
12 cars on screen, including the 2009 Volvo S80 and the Club Car Precedent.
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2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role
Old Dogs Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Surpresa em Dobro” and “Les 2 font la père”.
- Also known as
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- Surpresa em Dobro
- Les 2 font la père
- Dos canguros muy maduros
- Vén csontok
- 2 Amas de Gravata
- Γερόλυκοι
- Les Deux font la père
- سگ های پیر
- Daddy-Sitter
- Papy-Sitter
- Papás a la fuerza
- Starí psi
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- Так себе каникулы
- Old Dogs - Daddy oder Deal
- Les 2 font la ''père''
- Daddy Sitter
- İki Babalık
- Stare wygi
- 老家伙
- Starý páky
- Vechi tovarăși
- מזל תאומים
- Стари кучета
- Маторе џукеле
- Старі пси
- 올드 독스
- 歐吉桑卡好, ბებერი ძაღლები
- Stari frajeri
- Seni vilkai
- オールド・ドッグ
- Chó Già
- คู่ป๊ะป๋าซ่าส์ลืมแก่
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Old Dogs FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Old Dogs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Old Dogs?
Old Dogs runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Old Dogs released?
Old Dogs was released on November 25, 2009.
Who directed Old Dogs?
Old Dogs was directed by Walt Becker.
More films by Walt Becker Who is in the cast of Old Dogs?
Old Dogs stars John Travolta, Seth Green and Robin Williams.
How much did Old Dogs make at the box office?
Old Dogs grossed $96.8 million worldwide ($49.5 million domestic, $47.3 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is Old Dogs rated?
Old Dogs has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 19 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Old Dogs have a post-credit scene?
No. Old Dogs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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