The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2009, The Dog Who Saved Christmas is a comedy, family and tv movie film directed by Michael Feifer, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Zeus, a Labrador Retriever and a former police dog, has lost his bark after his barking ended up blowing off a five-year investigation and his partner can't shoot straight again and ends up at the pound. He is adopted by a father as both an early Christmas present and as a guard dog for the house, but the mom remains hesitant.
Who’s in it. The Dog Who Saved Christmas stars Gary Valentine as George Bannister, Elisa Donovan as Belinda Bannister, Dean Cain as Ted Stein and Mario López as Zeus (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Dog Who Saved Christmas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dog Who Saved Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dog Who Saved Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009)?
- In US, The Dog Who Saved Christmas is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dog Who Saved Christmas worth watching?
- The Dog Who Saved Christmas holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dog Who Saved Christmas?
- The Dog Who Saved Christmas stars Gary Valentine, Elisa Donovan, Dean Cain, Mario López and Adrienne Barbeau.
- When was The Dog Who Saved Christmas released?
- The Dog Who Saved Christmas was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.