
All ages
The 12 Dogs of Christmas
Best from age 6 · G · 2005 · 107 min
All agesBest from age 6 · G · 2005 · 107 min · Drama · Family
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.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild1/10
Language
None0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
None0/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
Mild1/10
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)




