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The Snowman and the Snowdog

2012Movie24 minG

AnimationFamily
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–64%

A heartwarming, hopeful animated movie about fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Charming animated sequel to Raymond Briggs's classic The Snowman. When a young boy and his mother move house, he builds a Snowman and a Snowdog who magically come to life.

Feels like

  • Animated Sequel
  • Children's Animation
  • Christmas Special
  • Heartwarming
  • Family-Friendly
  • British Animation
  • Magical Realism
  • Winter Adventure

Crew

Directed by
Hilary Audus
Written by
Joanna Harrison, Hilary Audus
Produced by
John Coates, Ruth Fielding, Camilla Deakin
Music by
Ilan Eshkeri, Andy Burrows

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Facts

December 24, 2012 · 24 min · G

Released
December 24, 2012
Runtime
24 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Snowman and the Snowdog?"

Questions about The Snowman and the Snowdog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Snowman and the Snowdog?

HooplaFandango at Home Free

In the United States, The Snowman and the Snowdog is free with ads on Hoopla and Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Snowman and the Snowdog worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Snowman and the Snowdog a sequel?

  1. The Snowman (1982)
  2. The Snowman and the Snowdog (2012)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after The Snowman (1982).

Is The Snowman and the Snowdog okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Snowman and the Snowdog?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Snowman and the Snowdog?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.