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The 12 Dogs of Christmas

2005·Movie
1h 47min·G
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Family, history, and growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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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.
Feel-Good Christmas MovieFamily-FriendlySmall-Town CharmGreat Depression EraDog-ThemedHeartwarming StoryHoliday PageantInspirationalNostalgic

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Where can I stream The 12 Dogs of Christmas legally?

The 12 Dogs of Christmas is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The 12 Dogs of Christmas worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The 12 Dogs of Christmas rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The 12 Dogs of Christmas?

1 h 47 min

The 12 Dogs of Christmas runs 1 h 47 min.

What language is The 12 Dogs of Christmas in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The 12 Dogs of Christmas?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The 12 Dogs of Christmas in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.