Dunston Checks In
Hotel manager Robert Grant is forced by his boss to postpone his family vacation when a hotel critic checks in. Trouble is, the critic is really a villainous jewel thief with an orangutan assistant named Dunston. When Dunston gets loose and tries to escape a life of crime -- aided by Robert's sons -- havoc, hijinks and lots of laughs abound!
Critics Sentiment
Dunston pushes Mrs. Dubrow backward into the celebration cake
Rutledge finds Dunston through his banana orders and ties up Kyle
The film dramatically improves from its lowest point when Rutledge threatens Kyle (4.2) to the beloved cake finale with Faye Dunaway (8.5).
Dunston Checks In follows a typical family comedy arc, starting promisingly with good production values and character setup, sagging through middle portions with repetitive chase sequences, then soaring to memorable heights with Faye Dunaway's cake scene. While critics acknowledged the film's obvious flaws and silly nature, many found it surprisingly endearing thanks to the orangutan's charm and strong slapstick moments.
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Sam the Orangutan
Dunston
Jason Alexander
Robert Grant
Faye Dunaway
Mrs. Dubrow
Rupert Everett
Lord Rutledge
Graham Sack
Brian Grant
Paul Reubens
Buck LaFarge
Glenn Shadix
Lionel Spalding
Nathan Davis
Victor Dubrow
Jennifer Bassey
Mrs. Dellacroce
Eric Lloyd
Kyle Grant
Judith Scott
Nancy
Bruce Beatty
Murray
Danny Comden
Norm
Steven Gilborn
Artie
Lois de Banzie
Mrs. Winthrop
Natalie Core
Mrs. Feldman
Eugenia Hamilton
Frau Biedermeyer
Michelle Bonilla
Consuelo
Frank Kopyc
Night Doorman
Alexander Walters
William
Crew
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