The Dog Who Saved the Holidays
“This holiday, Zeus brought backup!”
Synopsis
It's a sun-soaked holiday season for the Bannister family as they travel to Southern California to stay with Aunt Barbara, who surprises them with a new puppy named Eve. Everyone is smitten with Eve -- except for the Bannister's dog, Zeus, who sees what a mischievous animal she is when no one else is around. After deciding to run away, Zeus sees Ted and Stewey, two thrifty thieves, trying to break into the family home while the Bannisters are at church. It's up to Zeus and his newest sister Eve to join together to save the holidays for their family!
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Top Cast
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Gary Valentine
George Bannister
Elisa Donovan
Belinda Bannister
Dean Cain
Ted Stein
Shelley Long
Aunt Barbara
Peyton List
Eve (voice)
Joey Lawrence
Zeus (voice)
John K. Anderson
Richie
Wyatt Griswold
Ben Bannister
Caitlin Carmichael
Kara Bannister
Skoti Collins
Officer Hamilton
Shirell Ferguson-Coleman
Celeste
Michael Healey
English Goat
David Hill
Officer Harris
Joey Diaz
Stewey
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Feifer
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Ciminera, Richard Gnolfo, Jeffrey Schenck, Peter Sullivan
- Original Score
- Andres Boulton, Chad Rehmann
- Original Title
- The Dog Who Saved the Holidays
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- ARO Entertainment, Hybrid, Lancom Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Feifer
Michael Ciminera, Richard Gnolfo, Jeffrey Schenck, Peter Sullivan
Andres Boulton, Chad Rehmann
Roberto Schein
Ely Mennin
Bonnie Comley, Michael Feifer, Peter Fruchtman, Zelma Kiwi, Stewart F. Lane
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ciminera
Writer
Michael Feifer
Director
Richard Gnolfo
Writer
Michael Feifer
Producer
Rachel Ferrari
Production Design
Brianna Murphy
Costume Design
Ely Mennin
Editor
Roberto Schein
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dog Who Saved the Holidays
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What is The Dog Who Saved the Holidays about?
It's a sun-soaked holiday season for the Bannister family as they travel to Southern California to stay with Aunt Barbara, who surprises them with a new puppy named Eve. Everyone is smitten with Eve -- except for the Bannister's dog, Zeus, who sees what a mischievous animal she is when no one else is around. After deciding to run away, Zeus sees Ted and Stewey, two thrifty thieves, trying to break into the family home while the Bannisters are at church. It's up to Zeus and his newest sister Eve to join together to save the holidays for their family!
Who directed The Dog Who Saved the Holidays?
The Dog Who Saved the Holidays was directed by Michael Feifer.
Who stars in The Dog Who Saved the Holidays?
The principal cast of The Dog Who Saved the Holidays includes Gary Valentine, Elisa Donovan, Dean Cain, Shelley Long, Peyton List.
When was The Dog Who Saved the Holidays released and how long is it?
The Dog Who Saved the Holidays was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dog Who Saved the Holidays?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dog Who Saved the Holidays was composed by Andres Boulton, Chad Rehmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dog Who Saved the Holidays?
The Dog Who Saved the Holidays holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).