The 12 Dogs of Christmas

The 12 Dogs of Christmas

Directed by Kieth Merrill

Produced by Alchemist Productions, Ken Kragen Productions

2005107 min5.1 / 10

A gentle, heartwarming holiday story about a young girl who restores community spirit through the simple joy of dogs and Christmas celebration during hard times.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is The 12 Dogs of Christmas scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is The 12 Dogs of Christmas easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Does The 12 Dogs of Christmas end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is The 12 Dogs of Christmas violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The 12 Dogs of Christmas sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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14/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity55

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise3

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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