The 12 Dogs of Christmas
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The 12 Dogs of Christmas

5.1 / 10 2005 1h 47mG English
DramaFamily

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Jordan-Claire Green

Jordan-Claire Green

Emma O'Conner

Lead
Tom Kemp

Tom Kemp

Douglas O'Conner

SW

Susan Wood

Cathy Stevens

Adam Hicks

Adam Hicks

Mike Stevens

Cathy Worthington

Cathy Worthington

Woman in Furs

Jim Jackman

Jim Jackman

Melvin

Richard Riehle

Richard Riehle

Mayor Noble Doyle

RP

Roland Pelletier

Clerk

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kieth Merrill's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The 12 Dogs of Christmas is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker