The 12 Dogs of Christmas

A gentle, old-fashioned heartwarmer that coasts on cute dogs and small-town holiday cheer, easy to watch and hard to dislike.

Directed by

Kieth Merrill

Genres

Drama, Family

Starring

Jordan-Claire Green, Tom Kemp, Susan Wood

Overview

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.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, uplifting and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, found family, healing, friendship

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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