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Dunston Checks In

  • 1996
  • PG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
14K
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Sam in Dunston Checks In (1996)
Home Video Trailer from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
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Animal AdventureSlapstickAdventureComedyFamily

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.

  • Director
    • Ken Kwapis
  • Writers
    • John Hopkins
    • Bruce Graham
  • Stars
    • Jason Alexander
    • Faye Dunaway
    • Eric Lloyd
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ken Kwapis
    • Writers
      • John Hopkins
      • Bruce Graham
    • Stars
      • Jason Alexander
      • Faye Dunaway
      • Eric Lloyd
    • 46User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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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
    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
      • Bruce Graham
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Jason Alexander, who began to bald at age 16, wore 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 The Adam and Joe Show: Episode #1.3 (1996)
    • 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 reviews46

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    great movie!

    i just love this movie! it is so funny, and such a great film for kids AND adults. it is way underrated. i seriously think that anyone would enjoy this movie because in my heart, it's an instant classic! DUNSTON LIVES FOREVER!
    • fwhalen477
    • Jul 3, 2003
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 12, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • З'являється Данстон
    • Filming locations
      • The Dorchester, London, England, UK(Interior)
    • Production companies
      • Joe Wizan/Todd Black
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    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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