The 12 Dogs of Christmas 2005
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Director
- Kieth Merrill
- Networks
- Alchemist Productions, Ken Kragen Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The 12 Dogs of Christmas?
The 12 Dogs of Christmas is a 2005 drama and family film directed by Kieth Merrill. The story is set during the Great Depression and follows a 12-year-old girl named Emma who is sent to live with her aunt in the rural town of Doverville.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 27, 2005
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Alchemist Productions, Ken Kragen Productions
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Genres
- Drama, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.1/10 from 41 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~107 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Alchemist Productions, Ken Kragen Productions
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Overview
The 12 Dogs of Christmas is a 2005 drama and family film directed by Kieth Merrill. The story is set during the Great Depression and follows a 12-year-old girl named Emma who is sent to live with her aunt in the rural town of Doverville. During this period of economic hardship, the town has lost interest in holiday celebrations. Emma attempts to change this by enlisting the town's dogs to participate in a colorful Christmas pageant. Through this effort, she aims to remind the inhabitants of the spirit of the season. The film features a cast including Jordan-Claire Green, Tom Kemp, Susan Wood, Adam Hicks, John Billingsley, Bonita Friedericy, Jim Jackman, Eric Lutes, Richard Riehle, Mindy Sterling, Travis T. Flory, Alisha Mullally, and Dorothy Brodesser. Produced by Tom Rice, the production has a runtime of one hour and forty-seven minutes. The film is associated with the G rating and was released in the United States on November 1, 2005.
Should you watch it?
“During the Great Depression, a young girl uses dogs to revive a joyless town's holiday spirit.”
- Features cuddly dogs and a heartwarming holiday pageant setting.
- Set against the historical backdrop of the Great Depression.
- Explores themes of community spirit in a rural town.
- The synopsis notes the town has fallen on lean times and lost interest in celebrating, which creates a melancholy atmosphere initially.
Watch it if you enjoy traditional holiday stories about dogs and small-town community spirit.
This is a drama and family film with a classic heartwarmer tone suitable for general audiences.
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Where to stream The 12 Dogs of Christmas?
Streaming availability can vary, but the film is listed on platforms like Apple TV and Prime Video.
Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching if you are looking for a G-rated family drama featuring animals and a holiday setting.
What is the binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What are the essential plot elements?
Essential elements include Emma moving to Doverville during the Great Depression and organizing a holiday pageant with dogs.
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