Pups Alone is a 2021 American Christmas slapstick comedy film written by Brandon Burrows and Jason Gruich, directed by Alex Merkin and starring Dolph Lundgren and featuring the voices of Jerry O'Connell, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Rob Schneider, Danny Trejo and Malcolm McDowell.
Production.
The production started filming in the summer 2017. In November 2020, it was announced that Hewitt, David and Roberts were cast in the film. In March 2021, it was announced that Schneider, Lundgren and Turturro were also cast in the film. Later that same month, it was announced that Trejo, McDowell and O'Connell were added to the cast.
Release.
The film was released in theaters on November 19, 2021. Then it was released on demand, digital and DVD on November 23, 2021.
Reception.
Tara McNamara of Common Sense Media awarded the film two stars out of five.