The Snowman and the Snowdog

The Snowman and the Snowdog

Directed by Hilary Audus

Produced by Lupus Films, Snowdog Enterprises

201224 min6.8 / 10

A gentle, visually enchanting animated tale about magic, wonder, and family bonds during the Christmas season.

Charming animated sequel to Raymond Briggs's classic The Snowman. When a young boy and his mother move house, he builds a Snowman and a Snowdog who magically come to life.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Snowman and the Snowdog easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 99% of films.

  • Does The Snowman and the Snowdog end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is The Snowman and the Snowdog scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is The Snowman and the Snowdog violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Snowman and the Snowdog sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

62/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity71

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise56

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Snowman and the Snowdog

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Same Mood as The Snowman and the Snowdog

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Snowman and the Snowdog, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Snowman and the Snowdog, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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