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Old Dogs

Successful business partners and best friends, Dan and Charlie (Robin Williams and John Travolta), find the strength of their relationship tested when they are forced to care for a set of seven-year-old twins (Ella Bleu Travolta and Connor Rayburn). Ready or not, these Old Dogs are about to be taught a few new tricks from these young pups. Read the review. »

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Run Time: 88
MPAA Rating: PG
Release Date: 25 Nov 2009

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Old Dogs is rated PG: for some mild rude humor.

Release Date: 25 November 2009

Our review will be posted on the date this movie opens in theaters.

Synopsis:

Successful business partners and best friends, Dan and Charlie (Robin Williams and John Travolta), find the strength of their relationship tested when they are forced to care for a set of seven-year-old twins (Ella Bleu Travolta and Connor Rayburn).Ready or not, these Old Dogs are about to be taught a few new tricks from these young pups.

Studio: Walt Disney Pictures

Director: Walt Becker

Cast: Robin Williams, John Travolta

Of Special Note:

This film is quite the family affair, as newcomer Ella Bleu is John Travolta’ s daughter, and actress Kelly Preston (who also appears in the movie) is his wife.

Studio: 2009 Walt Disney Pictures. Visit the official movie site.

Content Details

Content Information:

This additional information about the movie’s content is taken from the notes of various Canadian Film Classification boards:

Violence:

- Brief portrayals of non-graphic violence and slapstick antics.

- Depictions of children’s security at risk.

Sexual Content:

- Infrequent comedic references to bodily functions.

Language:

- Infrequent use of mild profanity.

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Director Walt Becker and John Travolta also worked together on the film Wild Hogs.

Other movies about people with no experience with children being forced into the role of caregiver include Raising Helen, The Pacifier and The Game Plan.

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About the Reviewer: Donna Gustafson

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