A Dog Named Christmas (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2009, A Dog Named Christmas is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Peter Werner, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A developmentally challenged young man with a penchant for caring for animals in need sets out to convince his family - and their whole rural community - to participate in a local shelter's inaugural "Adopt a Dog for Christmas Program."
Who’s in it. A Dog Named Christmas stars Bruce Greenwood as George McCray, Noel Fisher as Todd McCray, Linda Emond as Mary Ann McCray and Sonja Bennett as Hannah McCray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, A Dog Named Christmas has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel and Hallmark+ Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Dog Named Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Dog Named Christmas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Dog Named Christmas (2009)?
- In US, A Dog Named Christmas is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Dog Named Christmas worth watching?
- A Dog Named Christmas holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Dog Named Christmas?
- A Dog Named Christmas stars Bruce Greenwood, Noel Fisher, Linda Emond, Sonja Bennett and Trenna Keating.
- When was A Dog Named Christmas released?
- A Dog Named Christmas was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.