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:

The Biggest DogGone Family Film Of The Year

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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

Shane Fahey: I know your name is Rexxx, with like a lot of x's, but you'll always be Dewey to me.

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Connections

Featured in Mr. Plinkett's Cop Dog Review (2011)

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Soundtracks

Jazz on a Summer's Day
Written and Performed by Cliff Hall
Courtesy of FirstCom

User Reviews

Some sleuthing, drama, and humor = surprisingly entertaining.

I used this comment on a thread somewhere in here, and just thought I'd add my two cents on a quick review:

I went to the theater with the intention of seeing "Meet the Robinsons" but it was sold out, so with a choice of "Blades of Glory" and "Firehouse Dog", I opted for the dog flick.

I wasn't disappointed. It is a cute film, sure there are the boring and not-so-brilliant crude fart jokes, but the film is not so much about the dog, but about the relationship between a father and son, as they both work through a serious life altering event that they both experienced in the recent past.

In the story there is a bit a mystery and sleuthing involved, drama, humor and some silliness with the dog that I didn't find it too over-the-top. The relationships of those who live and work at the firehouse are also part of the story and the fires add some excitement and adventure.

I enjoyed the film, but wouldn't call it a blockbuster or anything. The kids in the theater were attentive throughout and everyone there seemed to enjoy it also.

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