The Dog Who Saved Halloween (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2011, The Dog Who Saved Halloween is a comedy and family film directed by Peter Sullivan, running about 88 minutes. “This dog has some new tricks... and treats!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Zeus (voiced by Joey Lawrence) and the Bannister family have moved into a new home just in time for Halloween! When Zeus and George (Gary Valentine of "The King of Queens") decide to investigate a creepy neighbor (Lance Henriksen of Aliens), they discover a scary dog (voiced by Mayim Bialik of "Blossom" and "The Big Bang Theory"), a haunted house and form a surprising partnership with a familiar pair of bumbling burglars (Dean Cain and Joey "Coco" Diaz). Can Zeus bust some ghosts, find a missing cat and face his biggest fear, all in time to go trick or treating? Elisa Donovan ("Sabrina the Teenage Witch") and Curtis Armstrong (Revenge of the Nerds) star in this all-new thrills & chills adventure from the creators of The Dog Who Saved Christmas and The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation.
Who’s in it. The Dog Who Saved Halloween stars Gary Valentine as George Bannister, Dean Cain as Ted Stein, Elisa Donovan as Belinda Bannister and Lance Henriksen as Eli Cole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Dog Who Saved Halloween has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dog Who Saved Halloween page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dog Who Saved Halloween tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dog Who Saved Halloween (2011)?
- In US, The Dog Who Saved Halloween is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dog Who Saved Halloween worth watching?
- The Dog Who Saved Halloween holds an audience score of 4.8 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 The Dog Who Saved Halloween?
- The Dog Who Saved Halloween stars Gary Valentine, Dean Cain, Elisa Donovan, Lance Henriksen and Mayim Bialik.
- When was The Dog Who Saved Halloween released?
- The Dog Who Saved Halloween was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.