The 12 Dogs of Christmas
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The 12 Dogs of Christmas

Best from age 6 · G · 2005 · 107 min

The 12 Dogs of Christmas

During the Great Depression, 12-year-old Emma moves to a somber town. She brightens spirits by enlisting the local dogs in a Christmas pageant, helping the community rediscover the holiday spirit amidst tough times. It’s a heartwarming story of resilience and joy.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

None

0/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

None

0/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Brief discussions of hard times and poverty.
  • A dogcatcher briefly threatens dogs.

Models well

  • Community spirit and cooperation
  • Overcoming hardship with creativity
  • Love and care for animals
  • The joy of giving

Talk about it after

  • How Emma’s actions brought people together.
  • What life was like during the Great Depression.
  • The importance of helping others, especially animals.
  • Finding joy and hope in difficult situations.
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12 Dogs of Christmas (Trailer)