Chestnut: Hero of Central Park (2004)
Kernel Score: 81% · 232 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Family, Comedy
Released: 2004-10-21
Runtime: 86 minutes
Where to watch Chestnut: Hero of Central Park
- Stream: Starz
- Free with ads: Fawesome, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Ray and Sal, two orphaned sisters, adopt and hide a Great Dane puppy from their two adopted parents living in a luxury downtown New York apartment that expressely forbids dogs.
Chestnut: Hero of Central Park parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Chestnut: Hero of Central Park is a G-rated family comedy about two sisters hiding an adopted dog from their parents.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Robert Vince
Cast
- Abigail Breslin as Ray
- Makenzie Vega as Sal
- Irene Olga López as Rosamaria
- Louis Ferreira as Matt Tomley
- Christine Tucci as Laura Tomley
- Maurice Godin as Wesley
- Ethan Phillips as Marty
- Fred Ewanuick as Kosh
- Tony Alcantar as Chef
- Laurie Bekker as Officer #4
Chestnut: Hero of Central Park FAQ
Is Chestnut: Hero of Central Park good?
Chestnut: Hero of Central Park has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 232 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Chestnut: Hero of Central Park?
In the US you can stream Chestnut: Hero of Central Park on Starz, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Chestnut: Hero of Central Park OK for kids?
Chestnut: Hero of Central Park is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Chestnut: Hero of Central Park is a G-rated family comedy about two sisters hiding an adopted dog from their parents.
What movies are like Chestnut: Hero of Central Park?
If you liked Chestnut: Hero of Central Park, try A Dog's Purpose, Red Dog, Hachi: A Dog's Tale and Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey.