A Dog Named Christmas (2009)

Movie Summary

When Todd, a developmentally challenged 20-year-old with an affinity for animals, hears that the animal shelter is looking for families to foster a dog for Christmas, he’s eager to sign up. But Todd’s father George says no adoptions, even temporary ones, claiming he wants to protect Todd from disappointment. Mary Ann, Todd’s mother, knows better. Something else is troubling George, something he doesn’t want to face. With Mary Ann’s support, Todd’s persistence pays off. He chooses a friendly yellow lab and names him “Christmas.” Bringing Christmas home proves to be a life-changing event for the whole family, allowing Todd to show that he can care for the dog on his own, and inspiring George to love a new member of the family.

A Dog Named Christmas was originally released as a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie on CBS November 29, 2009.

Where can I watch A Dog Named Christmas online?

A Dog Named Christmas is available to stream from the following providers:

Stream on Amazon

Is A Dog Named Christmas available to buy on DVD?

Yes

When will A Dog Named Christmas air on TV in 2023?

Not airing this week

Year Released

2009

Cast Includes

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), Josh A. Young (Thomas McCray), Anna Mae Routledge (Lucille McCray)

Rate Movie:

5/5 - (5 votes)

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10 thoughts on “A Dog Named Christmas (2009)

  • November 22, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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    I would like to see a Dog Named Christmas I have roku on tv. This type of movie, we need more.
    I have seen so much of boy meets girl, or, girl meets boy.
    Something that has a meaning to it showing what Christmas is.

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  • October 30, 2018 at 2:47 AM
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    Will “A Dog Named Christmas” be shown on this year’s Christmas 2018 movie lineup on any channel?

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  • December 10, 2017 at 9:35 PM
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    Are you going to play a dog name christmas some of the older movies the new ones are not good

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  • November 19, 2017 at 7:56 PM
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    I don’t have hallmark movies and mysteries Channel ,and I’m sure a lot of people can’t afford to pay for it, could u please show it on the regular hallmark.channel please!!!!

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  • November 19, 2017 at 7:55 PM
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    I don’t have hallmark movies and mysteries Channel ,and I’m sure a lot of people can’t afford to pay for it, could u please show it on the regular hallmark.channel please!!!!

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  • November 16, 2014 at 3:43 PM
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    Why don’ t they show the movie “A Dog named Christmas” any more at Christmas time. We enjoyed it very much!!!!!

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        • November 16, 2015 at 6:36 AM
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          I would like to see the story line continue!!! In other words a new story about the family and the dog and what is happening to them after the adoption!!!! Something like Christmas and is first EASTER!!

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