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A Dog's Perfect Christmas

2026Movie1 h 39 min

ComedyFamily
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A heartwarming, uplifting family movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

Follows a family in crisis where a teenager, her grandfather, and his trusty basset hound struggle to keep the household together at Christmas.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Holiday Drama
  • Intergenerational Bonding
  • Canine Companion Narrative
  • Family Crisis Resolution
  • Sentimental & Hopeful
  • Cozy Christmas Atmosphere
  • Coming-of-Age Elements
  • Light Emotional Conflict

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Cathryn Michon
Written by
W. Bruce Cameron, Cathryn Michon
Produced by
Dan Angel, Michael G. Nathanson, Jane Charles

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Facts

November 4, 2026 · 1 h 39 min · Family, Comedy, Drama

Released
November 4, 2026
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Genres
Family, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is A Dog's Perfect Christmas okay for kids?"

Questions about A Dog's Perfect Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Dog's Perfect Christmas okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will A Dog's Perfect Christmas make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch A Dog's Perfect Christmas?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.