The Snowman and the Snowdog

2012 • 24 min • Animation · Family · Fantasy · TV Movie

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88 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
68 Audience · 87 · 49%

This charming animated short follows a boy who builds a snowman and snowdog, who magically come to life. Together, they embark on a magical nighttime adventure that brings wonder and a touch of melancholy.

Violence & peril: 0/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

A pet dog passes away early on
The Snowman and Snowdog melt away

What it models well

Imagination and creativity
The joy of friendship
Embracing new beginnings

Talk about it after

Coping with loss and change
The meaning of gifts and memories
Imaginary friends and make-believe

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Top billed cast

Director: Hilary Audus • Crew: Joanna Harrison, Hilary Audus

Trailers & clips

The Snowman & The Snowdog Trailer

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
There are some - presumably pet lovers - who think this is better than the 1982 original. Well, good as this is - I heartily disagree. A young boy and his mum move into a new house and underneath a floorboard, he discovers some memorabilia that indicates the original snowman came from this house too.…
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Details

TMDB audience: 6.8/10 (87)
Age rating: G
Status: Released
Franchise: The Snowman Collection
IMDb: tt2560206

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