The Dog Who Saved the Holidays.

Name: The Dog Who Saved the Holidays
Genre: Comedy, Family, Holiday
Released: 2012-01-01
Duration: 87 min
Cast: Gary Valentine, Dean Cain, Elisa Donovan, Shelley Long, Joey Diaz

Christmas has a new watchdog.

The Bannister family's Christmas visit brings new relatives, an energetic puppy, and more trouble for Zeus the dog. When criminals interfere with the celebration, the canine companions have a chance to become a team.

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Why it’s a little special

A talking-dog holiday comedy with jealousy, a new friendship, and a familiar round of bumbling burglars.

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US film rating

Break-ins, comic violence, animal peril, and bathroom humor.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Mike Feifer
Starring: Gary Valentine, Dean Cain, Elisa Donovan, Shelley Long, Joey Diaz, Jack Scalia, Caitlin Carmichael, Wyatt Griswold, Joey Lawrence
Written by: Richard Gnolfo, Michael Ciminera
Produced by: Barry Barnholtz, Bonnie Comley, Jerry Fruchtman, Peter Fruchtman, Mike Feifer, Shelley Long, Peter Sullivan
Release date: January 1, 2012
Runtime: 87 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Family, Holiday
Studio: Anchor Bay
Language: English

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