Chilly Christmas (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2012, Chilly Christmas is a comedy and family film directed by Gregory Poppen, running about 84 minutes. “This holiday, fetch some fun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eleven-year-old Bobby Cole and his dog Chilly are best friends, living happily in their Southern California beach house. But when Bobby's father Patrick (C. Thomas Howell), a single parent and police detective, accepts a job in New York City, they must find Chilly a new home. In an attempt to show his dad that Chilly can be a city dog, Bobby and his friends teach Chilly the indoor way of life. But Bobby's dad is not convinced, and it's not until Christmas Eve when corrupt dog thief Mr. Quarterman (Tom Arnold) breaks into the family home, that Chilly and Bobby can put their new training to the test! Can they band together to save Christmas -- and Chilly's future with the family?
Who’s in it. Chilly Christmas stars Tom Arnold as Quarterman, C. Thomas Howell as Patrick Cole, Casey Graf as Jasper Harris and Karan Brar as Caps, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Chilly Christmas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chilly Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chilly Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chilly Christmas (2012)?
- In US, Chilly Christmas is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chilly Christmas worth watching?
- Chilly Christmas holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chilly Christmas?
- Chilly Christmas stars Tom Arnold, C. Thomas Howell, Casey Graf, Karan Brar and Bryson Sams.
- When was Chilly Christmas released?
- Chilly Christmas was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.