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Clifford the Big Red Dog

2021Movie1 h 36 minPG

Family
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic556.1Rotten Tomatoes58%82%

A heartwarming, uplifting family movie about family and growing up.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Adventure has never been bigger.

As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined to become her best friend. When Clifford magically undergoes one heck of a growth spurt, becomes a gigantic dog and attracts the attention of a genetics company, Emily and her Uncle Casey have to fight the forces of greed as they go on the run across New York City. Along the way, Clifford affects the lives of everyone around him and teaches Emily and her uncle the true meaning of acceptance and unconditional love.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Family Adventure
  • CGI Giant Dog Spectacle
  • Unconditional Love Theme
  • New York City Chase
  • Nostalgic Children's Classic Adaptation
  • Light-Hearted Comedy
  • Acceptance and Belonging
  • Visual Effects Showcase
  • Coming-of-Age Bond

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
Walt Becker
Written by
Jay Scherick, Justin Malen, David Ronn
Produced by
Deborah Forte, Jordan Kerner
Music by
John Debney

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Facts

November 10, 2021 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
November 10, 2021
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$64 million
Box office
$117 million
Available in
102 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Instant Humiliation: Just Add YouTube!, Ambiguously Absent Parent, Adaptation Expansion +9

  • Instant Humiliation: Just Add YouTube!
  • Ambiguously Absent Parent
  • Adaptation Expansion
  • Doing in the Scientist
  • Villain Ball
  • Unconventional Vehicle Chase
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Jerk with a Heart of Jerk
  • Canon Foreigner
  • Giant Food
  • Audience Shift
  • Asian and Nerdy

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Clifford the Big Red Dog?"

Questions about Clifford the Big Red Dog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Clifford the Big Red Dog?

HuluParamount+

In the United States, Clifford the Big Red Dog streams on Hulu and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 66 other countries.

Is Clifford the Big Red Dog worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (57).

Is Clifford the Big Red Dog okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Clifford the Big Red Dog make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Clifford the Big Red Dog?

BleakHopeful

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

What tropes does Clifford the Big Red Dog use?

Instant Humiliation: Just Add YouTube!Ambiguously Absent ParentAdaptation ExpansionDoing in the ScientistVillain BallUnconventional Vehicle ChaseChekhov's GunJerk with a Heart of JerkCanon ForeignerGiant FoodAudience ShiftAsian and Nerdyand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Instant Humiliation: Just Add YouTube!, Ambiguously Absent Parent, and Adaptation Expansion.