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A Dog Named Christmas

2009Movie1 h 35 min

DramaFamily
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

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

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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

A developmentally challenged young man with a penchant for caring for animals in need sets out to convince his family - and their whole rural community - to participate in a local shelter's inaugural "Adopt a Dog for Christmas Program."

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Holiday Drama
  • Family-Friendly Inspirational
  • Community Spirit
  • Animal Advocacy
  • Gentle Comedy
  • Feel-Good Cinema
  • Small-Town Charm
  • Emotional Uplift

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Peter Werner
Written by
Jenny Wingfield

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Facts

November 29, 2009 · 1 h 35 min · Family, Drama, TV Movie

Released
November 29, 2009
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Family, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Dog Named Christmas?"

Questions about A Dog Named Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Dog Named Christmas?

fuboTVPhiloHooplaHallmark+Hallmark TV

In the United States, A Dog Named Christmas streams on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+, and Hallmark TV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is A Dog Named Christmas worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.5).

Is A Dog Named Christmas okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch A Dog Named Christmas?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching A Dog Named Christmas?

BleakHopeful

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