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The 12 Dogs of Christmas

2005Movie1 h 47 minG

DramaFamily
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes–46%

An uplifting, wholesome drama movie about family and history.

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 or brutality.

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Story

This holiday tale has all the elements of a classic heartwarmer--cuddly dogs, small town spirit, and even a full-fledged Christmas pageant. Set during the meager years of the Great Depression, 12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS follows the story of Emma, a 12-year-old who is sent to live in Doverville, a rural town, with her aunt. The town has, like the rest of the nation, fallen on lean times and seem to have lost all interest in celebrating. However, Emma manages to enlist the town's dogs into a colorful holiday pageant that reminds the inhabitants that even the Great Depression cannot ruin the spirit of Christmas.

Feels like

  • Feel-Good Christmas Movie
  • Family-Friendly
  • Small-Town Charm
  • Great Depression Era
  • Dog-Themed
  • Heartwarming Story
  • Holiday Pageant
  • Inspirational
  • Nostalgic

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Kieth Merrill
Written by
Steven Paul Leiva, Kieth Merrill
Produced by
Sean Covel, Ken Kragen, Daenen Merrill
Music by
Bill Newlin, Tonic Sol-fa, John-Kevin Hilbert

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Facts

October 27, 2005 · 1 h 47 min · G

Released
October 27, 2005
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The 12 Dogs of Christmas?"

Questions about The 12 Dogs of Christmas

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Where can I stream The 12 Dogs of Christmas?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

In the United States, The 12 Dogs of Christmas streams on Prime, UP Faith & Family, Amebatv, Dove, and Sensical, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Cineverse, GlewedTV, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is The 12 Dogs of Christmas worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.4).

Is The 12 Dogs of Christmas 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 12 Dogs of Christmas?

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 12 Dogs of Christmas?

BleakHopeful

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