Firehouse Dog (2007)

Rexxx, Hollywood's top canine star, gets lost and is adopted into a shabby firehouse. He teams up with a young kid to get the station back on its feet.

Director:

Todd Holland

Writers:

Claire-Dee Lim, Mike Werb

Stars:

Josh Hutcherson, Bruce Greenwood, Bree Turner

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Josh Hutcherson	...	Shane Fahey
Bruce Greenwood	...	Connor Fahey
Bill Nunn	...	Joe Musto
Scotch Ellis Loring	...	Lionel Bradford
Mayte Garcia	...	Pep Clemente
Teddy Sears	...	Terence Kahn
Arwen	...	Rexxx / Dewey the Dog
Frodo	...	Rexxx / Dewey the Dog
Rohan	...	Rexxx / Dewey the Dog
Stryder	...	Rexxx / Dewey the Dog
Steven Culp	...	Zachary Hayden
Dash Mihok	...	Trey Falcon
Bree Turner	...	Liz Knowles
Hannah Lochner	...	Jasmine "J.J." Presley
Claudette Mink	...	Captain Jessie Presley

Storyline

Rexxx, Hollywood's top canine star, is best known for his extreme athletic abilities and diva-like demeanor. He gets lost and is reluctantly adopted into a shabby firehouse. He teams up with a young kid Shane Fahey who is ditching science class to get the station back on its feet.

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Plot Keywords:

firehouse | absent mother | arsonist | wristwatch | animal funeral | 

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Taglines:

Hollywood's Coolest Dog Just Got Hotter

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for sequences of action peril, some mild crude humor and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

The dogs featured in the pictures at the end of the movie (during the credits) were winners of a photo/essay contest hosted by www.dogster.com. Members had to submit a photo of their dog along with an essay explaining why their dog is a hero.

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Goofs

After Connor Fahey rescues his son from the fire in the firehouse, he turns on his flashlight on his jacket. when they exit the building, it is turned off. After he confronts Zach about setting fires, and turns back to his son, the flashlight is on. When he compliments his son and Shane comments that it must be in his DNA, the flashlight is off.

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Quotes

Joe Musto: Went down pretty hard in that ladder climbing competition. Good thing you landed on your head.
Terence Kahn: [chuckles] Yeah.
[slight pause everyone laughs.; then realizes what he meant]
Terence Kahn: Yeah.

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Connections

Features Malcolm in the Middle (2000)

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Soundtracks

Come On
Written and Performed by Chad Fischer
Courtesy of Lookout Sound

User Reviews

Firehouse Dog

I was surprised when I saw the rating and thought about not going and seeing this movie. But, my wife and I were looking for a movie to take the children to see - difficult to find these days. We went and were pleasantly surprised by the total movie experience. Laughter throughout the theater during many parts of this film. Sure, some plot scenarios were far fetched but for a family movie, a comedy and a dog star type movie this movie was excellent. I have learned that the dog is an Irish Terrier - what a fantastic personality this animal has. I sincerely encourage everyone of all ages to see this movie. Look at it as a fun family film - not as an Oscar winning drama of great significance but certainly much better than the rating indicates.

Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 April 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Firehouse Dog

Filming Locations:

455 Cherry St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,838,916, 8 April 2007

Gross USA:

$13,932,383

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$17,384,424

Company Credits

Production Co:

C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures, Doghouse Productions, New Regency Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

111 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1