A Dog Named Christmas
Synopsis
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."
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A Dog Named Christmas
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-31
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Bruce Greenwood
George McCray
Linda Emond
Mary Ann McCray
Noel Fisher
Todd McCray
Ken Pogue
Hank Fisher
Carrie Ruscheinsky
Hailey
Sonja Bennett
Hannah McCray
Carrie Genzel
Brianna Lewis
Trenna Keating
Faye McCray
Christopher DeLisle
Jonathan McCray
Josh A. Young
Thomas McCray
Anna Mae Wills
Lucille McCray
Mary Black
Jean Fisher
Vivian Ng
Jennifer
Kent Nolan
Medic
P.J. Prinsloo
Pendleton
Wesley MacInnes
George - Age 20
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 2010
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Werner
- Screenplay & Story
- Jenny Wingfield
- Original Title
- A Dog Named Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Werner
Jenny Wingfield
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Werner
Director
Jenny Wingfield
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is A Dog Named Christmas 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 directed A Dog Named Christmas?
A Dog Named Christmas was directed by Peter Werner.
Who stars in A Dog Named Christmas?
The principal cast of A Dog Named Christmas includes Bruce Greenwood, Linda Emond, Noel Fisher, Ken Pogue, Carrie Ruscheinsky.
When was A Dog Named Christmas released and how long is it?
A Dog Named Christmas was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Dog Named Christmas?
A Dog Named Christmas holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).