---
title: "Firehouse Dog"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/firehouse-dog-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 10107
imdb_id: "tt0476995"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 210
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Firehouse Dog (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/firehouse-dog-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Firehouse Dog is a 2007 American family film directed by Todd Holland and produced by Regency Enterprises. Distributed by 20th Century Fox, the story follows Rexxx, a Hollywood canine star known for his extreme athletic abilities and diva-like demeanor, who gets lost and is adopted into a shabby firehouse.

The film stars Josh Hutcherson, Bruce Greenwood, Dash Mihok, Steven Culp, and Bill Nunn. While it was released in the United States on April 4, 2007, it received mixed-to-negative reviews.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Hollywood canine star gets lost and joins a shabby firehouse to help save the station."

### Why Watch
- Features a Hollywood canine star known for extreme athletic abilities
- Follows a heartwarming story of a dog helping a firehouse get back on its feet
- Includes a cast featuring Josh Hutcherson and Bruce Greenwood

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film received mixed-to-negative reviews
- Tone & Suitability: This PG-rated family comedy has a runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #family-comedy, #canine-star, #shabby-firehouse, #hollywood-dog, #animal-adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Todd Holland
- **Networks / Studios**: Regency Enterprises, C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures, Doghouse Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Josh Hutcherson** as *Shane Fahey*
- **Bruce Greenwood** as *Connor Fahey*
- **Bill Nunn** as *Joe Musto*
- **Scotch Ellis Loring** as *Lionel Bradford*
- **Teddy Sears** as *Terence Kahn*
- **Arwen** as *Rexxx / Dewey the Dog*
- **Frodo** as *Rexxx / Dewey the Dog*
- **Rohan** as *Rexxx / Dewey the Dog*
- **Stryder** as *Rexxx / Dewey the Dog*
- **Steven Culp** as *Zachary Hayden*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of Firehouse Dog?
The film is categorized as a family and comedy.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Todd Holland.

### Q: Is the movie suitable for children?
The film is rated PG.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Firehouse Dog — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10107)
- [Firehouse Dog (2007) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0476995/fullcredits/)
- [Firehouse Dog - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firehouse_Dog)
- [Firehouse Dog (2007) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10107-firehouse-dog/cast)
- [Firehouse Dog (2007) ⋆ Movie ⋆ CELEBRI](https://www.celebri.com/movies/firehouse-dog-2007-476995)
- [Firehouse Dog - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Firehouse_Dog)

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