MPAA Rating: PG, for some mild thematic elements
Genre: Adventure/Family/Comedy
Age range: Ages 3 and up
Runtime: Approx. 98 minutes
Starring: Piper Perabo, Manolo Cardona, Jamie Lee Curtis, Eugenio Derbez, Andy Garcia, Placido Domingo, George Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Paul Rodriguez, Cheech Marin, Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo, Luis Guzman, Drew Barrymore
Studio: Walt Disney
Director: Raja Gosnell
Release Date: October 3, 2008
Beverly Hills Chihuahua Movie Trailer
Beverly Hills Chihuahua - Official Synopsis
In the Disney comedy Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Chloe (voice of DREW BARRYMORE), a diamond-clad, bootie-wearing Beverly Hills Chihuahua, enjoys her luxurious lifestyle so much, she hardly notices Papi (voice of GEORGE LOPEZ), a Chihuahua who happens to be crazy for the pampered pooch.
But when Chloe gets lost in Mexico with only a streetwise German Shepherd (voice of ANDY GARCIA) to help her find her way home, Papi heads south of the border—joining forces with a motley crew: three dogs (voices of PLÁCIDO DOMINGO, LUIS GUZMAN and EDDIE “PIOLIN” SOTELO), two humans (PIPER PERABO, MANOLO CARDONA), a sly rat (voice of CHEECH MARIN) and a nervous iguana (voice of PAUL RODRIGUEZ)—to rescue his true love.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua - Fun Facts
Disney relates that the canine cast of Beverly Hills Chihuahua consists of more than 200 dogs in total, including many mutts and a variety of breeds -- Dobermans, German Shepherds, Chihuahuas, Poodles, Pugs, Chinese Cresteds, a French Bulldog, a St. Bernard, a Labrador and a Dachshund, among others. Some were found at shelters in Los Angeles and Mexico (where most of the movie was filmed), and some were experienced Hollywood dogs.
According to About.com guide to dogs, Krista Mifflin, Mexico is considered to be the Chihuahua's country of origin; so, the location of the movie is an appropriate setting. Just like the doggy stars in the movie, Chihuahuas are also known for having big personalities and a need for attention. The movie presents a great opportunity for kids to learn more about Chihuahuas and other canine friends.
