
The Christmas Shepherd
Directed by Terry Ingram
Produced by Shepherd Road Productions, Front Street Pictures
A heartwarming holiday TV movie about two grieving families finding healing and connection through a beloved dog and each other.
Sally Brown, a successful children's book author and Army widow loses her late husband's German Shepherd, Buddy, only to later find him adopted by a new family - single father Mark Green and his teenage daughter Emma. Each finds a sense of Christmas spirit as they struggle to decide with whom the dog really belongs.
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Questions people ask
Is The Christmas Shepherd scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Is The Christmas Shepherd easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is The Christmas Shepherd violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Does The Christmas Shepherd end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.
Is The Christmas Shepherd sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like The Christmas Shepherd
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Christmas Shepherd
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Christmas Shepherd, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Christmas Shepherd, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Christmas Shepherd, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































