The 12 Dogs of Christmas(2005)
The 12 Dogs of Christmas Synopsis
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.
The 12 Dogs of Christmas (2005) is a drama and family film directed by Kieth Merrill, released on October 27, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Jordan-Claire Green, Tom Kemp, Susan Wood and Adam Hicks. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Kieth Merrill
- Writers:
- Emma Kragen, Kieth Merrill, Steven Paul Leiva
- Producers:
- Ken Kragen, Sean Covel, Daenen Merrill
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Fimognari
- Composer:
- John-Kevin Hilbert
- Production:
- Alchemist Productions, Ken Kragen Productions
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The 12 Dogs of Christmas (2005) Trailer
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The 12 Dogs of Christmas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jordan-Claire Green
as Emma O'Conner
Tom Kemp
as Douglas O'Conner
- Susan Wood
Susan Wood
as Cathy Stevens
Adam Hicks
as Mike Stevens
Cathy Worthington
as Woman in Furs
Jim Jackman
as Melvin
Richard Riehle
as Mayor Noble Doyle
- Roland Pelletier
Roland Pelletier
as Clerk
John Billingsley
as Dogcatcher Doyle
Bonita Friedericy
as Aunt Delores
- Dorothy Brodesser
Dorothy Brodesser
as Mabel
- Michael Howard
Michael Howard
as Old Jake Charles
Key crew
Directed by Kieth Merrill, written by Emma Kragen, Kieth Merrill and Steven Paul Leiva, produced by Ken Kragen, Sean Covel and Daenen Merrill.
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The 12 Dogs of Christmas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 41 ratings.
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The 12 Dogs of Christmas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The 12 Dogs of Christmas online?
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The 12 Dogs of Christmas (2005) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amebatv Amazon Channel, Dove Amazon Channel, Sensical Amazon Channel, Yipee Kids TV Amazon Channel and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The 12 Dogs of Christmas?
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The main cast of The 12 Dogs of Christmas (2005) includes Jordan-Claire Green, Tom Kemp, Susan Wood, Adam Hicks and Cathy Worthington. The film was directed by Kieth Merrill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The 12 Dogs of Christmas released?
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The 12 Dogs of Christmas was released on October 27, 2005 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The 12 Dogs of Christmas worth watching?
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The 12 Dogs of Christmas (2005) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The 12 Dogs of Christmas?
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Yes. The official The 12 Dogs of Christmas trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.