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Dunston Checks In

  • 19961996
  • PGPG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
13K
YOUR RATING
Sam in Dunston Checks In (1996)
Home Video Trailer from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Play trailer1:04
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34 Photos
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Family
A young boy befriends a larcenous orangutan in a luxury hotel.A young boy befriends a larcenous orangutan in a luxury hotel.A young boy befriends a larcenous orangutan in a luxury hotel.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
13K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ken Kwapis
  • Writers
    • John Hopkins(story)
    • Bruce Graham(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jason Alexander
    • Faye Dunaway
    • Eric Lloyd
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ken Kwapis
  • Writers
    • John Hopkins(story)
    • Bruce Graham(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jason Alexander
    • Faye Dunaway
    • Eric Lloyd
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 44User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

    Videos1

    Dunston Checks In
    Trailer 1:04
    Dunston Checks In

    Photos34

    Jason Alexander and Sam in Dunston Checks In (1996)
    Paul Reubens, Jason Alexander, and Glenn Shadix in Dunston Checks In (1996)
    Eric Lloyd and Sam in Dunston Checks In (1996)
    Jason Alexander and Sam at an event for Dunston Checks In (1996)
    Jason Alexander and Sam at an event for Dunston Checks In (1996)
    Paul Reubens at an event for Dunston Checks In (1996)
    Jason Alexander and Sam at an event for Dunston Checks In (1996)
    Eric Lloyd in Dunston Checks In (1996)
    Eric Lloyd in Dunston Checks In (1996)
    Eric Lloyd in Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995)
    Eric Lloyd in Dunston Checks In (1996)
    Eric Lloyd in Dunston Checks In (1996)

    Top cast

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    Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander
    • Robert Grant
    Faye Dunaway
    Faye Dunaway
    • Mrs. Dubrow
    Eric Lloyd
    Eric Lloyd
    • Kyle Grant
    Rupert Everett
    Rupert Everett
    • Lord Rutledge
    Graham Sack
    Graham Sack
    • Brian Grant
    Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens
    • Buck LaFarge
    Glenn Shadix
    Glenn Shadix
    • Lionel Spalding
    Nathan Davis
    Nathan Davis
    • Victor Dubrow
    Jennifer Bassey
    Jennifer Bassey
    • Mrs. Dellacroce
    Judith Scott
    Judith Scott
    • Nancy
    Bruce Beatty
    Bruce Beatty
    • Murray
    Danny Comden
    Danny Comden
    • Norm
    Steven Gilborn
    Steven Gilborn
    • Artie
    Lois De Banzie
    Lois De Banzie
    • Mrs. Winthrop
    Natalie Core
    • Mrs. Feldman
    Eugenia Hamilton
    • Frau Biedermeyer
    Michelle C. Bonilla
    Michelle C. Bonilla
    • Consuelo
    • (as Michelle Bonilla)
    Alexander Walters
    • William
    • Director
      • Ken Kwapis
    • Writers
      • John Hopkins(story) (screenplay)
      • Bruce Graham(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jason Alexander, who began to bald at age 16, had to wear a toupee for the movie.
    • Goofs
      When Lionel gets his glasses off the cucumber woman's chest he is holding the end of them. When the camera changes he is not touching the glasses at all. When it goes back to the first camera he is touching them again.
    • Quotes

      Kyle Grant: [Robert has gotten a Dubrow Alert] Dad, wait, I'm not done.

      Robert Grant: Yes, you are. She hates kids. She once kicked Big Bird in the nuts!

    • Crazy credits
      During the opening credits, the morning preparations in a luxury hotel are shown. As the credits end, a concierge in a top hat opens the door with the words "Welcome to the Majestic Hotel".
    • Connections
      Featured in Nostalgia Critic: Dunston Checks In (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Have Fun, Go Mad!
      Written by Blair Mackichan and Phil Taylor
      Performed by Blair
      Courtesy of Mercury Records, Ltd. (London)
      by arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews44

    Review
    Top review
    Great!
    I've just seen this movie tonight as it was shown on Malaysia TV. It totally rocks! It was touching and funny at the same time. I loved Sam's (Dunston) acting. He was like so professional! Even better than some human actors. Lol. Anyway, I strongly recommend this movie to people who hadn't watched it, even though it's already 7 years since it first came out. And may I add that Eric Lloyd was so adorable in it! :)
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    • kanimaki
    • Oct 4, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 12, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Dunston - Otelde tek başına
    • Filming locations
      • The Dorchester, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Joe Wizan/Todd Black
      • Twentieth Century Fox
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,871,065
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,996,891
      • Jan 14, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,871,065
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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

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