I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

2003 • 41 min • Animation · Comedy · Family · TV Movie

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Synopsis

All Rerun wants from Santa is a dog, but his mother won't let him have one. Spending time with Snoopy provides the perfect pick-me-up. But when Snoopy gets too busy to play with Rerun, they call in a substitute—Snoopy's brother Spike.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

59 reviews

59 Audience · 59 · 100%

Rerun longs for a dog for Christmas, but his mom says no. He finds solace playing with Snoopy, but when Snoopy gets busy, his brother Spike steps in as a substitute companion for Rerun. It is a heartwarming tale about friendship and holiday wishes.

Violence & peril: 0/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Very mild peril when Spike briefly gets lost.

What it models well

Friendship
Empathy
Holiday spirit
Family bonds

Talk about it after

What does Rerun learn about getting what he wants?
How does Snoopy show he cares about Rerun?
What makes Spike a good friend?

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