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The Dog Who Saved the Holidays

"This holiday, Zeus brought backup!"

Movie PG 2012 1h 27m 4.6 /10
Directed by Michael Feifer

During a sunlit holiday stretch the Bannister clan heads to Southern California to crash with Aunt Barbara. There the family meets a cheerful puppy named Eve who instantly wins hearts. Yet their other dog Zeus feels Eve is trouble in disguise, and his protective instincts kick in. When the two... Read more

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About The Dog Who Saved the Holidays

During a sunlit holiday stretch the Bannister clan heads to Southern California to crash with Aunt Barbara. There the family meets a cheerful puppy named Eve who instantly wins hearts. Yet their other dog Zeus feels Eve is trouble in disguise, and his protective instincts kick in. When the two dogs cross paths, Eve's antics spark a rift and even drive Zeus to bolt. As the Bannisters head off to church, two petty crooks eye their home. The canine pair band together to keep the family safe and patch things up, ensuring their holiday remains bright.

Directed by Michael Feifer, The Dog Who Saved the Holidays comes from creators Richard Gnolfo, Michael Ciminera and Jeffrey Schenck. The 2012 family TV movie spotlights a canine duo amid a warm holiday caper.

Box office data isn’t applicable to this television movie and no theatrical earnings are reported. It aired as a TV special rather than in theaters.

There are no major awards or nominations noted for this title. It functions as a light family comedy rather than an awards magnet, aimed at holiday viewing with a canine duo at center.

Reception and themes center on teamwork, loyalty and festive togetherness. Critics generally note the simple, kid friendly humor and the appeal of a rescued dog duo keeping a holiday from unraveling. It's a warm, uncomplicated family watch.

Details

Release Date
December 04, 2012
Runtime
1h 27m
Rating
PG
User Ratings
17 votes
Type
Movie
Genres
Family, Comedy, TV Movie
Country
United States
Collection
The Dog Who Saved Christmas Collection
Studio
ARO Entertainment +2 more
External Links
View on IMDB

Cast

Gary Valentine

Gary Valentine

George Bannister

Elisa Donovan

Elisa Donovan

Belinda Bannister

Dean Cain

Dean Cain

Ted Stein

Shelley Long

Shelley Long

Aunt Barbara

Peyton List

Peyton List

Eve (voice)

Joey Lawrence

Joey Lawrence

Zeus (voice)

J

John K. Anderson

Richie

Wyatt Griswold

Wyatt Griswold

Ben Bannister

Caitlin Carmichael

Caitlin Carmichael

Kara Bannister

Skoti Collins

Skoti Collins

Officer Hamilton

Director: Michael Feifer

Written by: Richard Gnolfo, Michael Ciminera, Jeffrey Schenck

Frequently Asked Questions

The Dog Who Saved the Holidays is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. You can also rent or buy it on Apple iTunes and Amazon Video.

Yes, The Dog Who Saved the Holidays is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Yes, you can rent on Apple iTunes and Amazon Video or buy on Amazon Video.

With a rating of 4.6/10 from 17 viewers, The Dog Who Saved the Holidays is a mixed bag - check out reviews to see if it's right for you.

During a sunlit holiday stretch the Bannister clan heads to Southern California to crash with Aunt Barbara. There the family meets a cheerful puppy named Eve who instantly wins hearts. Yet their other dog Zeus feels Eve is trouble in disguise, and his protective instincts kick in. When the two do...

The Dog Who Saved the Holidays stars Gary Valentine, Elisa Donovan, Dean Cain, Shelley Long, and Peyton List.

The Dog Who Saved the Holidays was directed by Michael Feifer.

The Dog Who Saved the Holidays was released on December 04, 2012.

The Dog Who Saved the Holidays is a Family, Comedy, and TV Movie film.

No, it's a fictional TV movie about the Bannister family and their dogs during the holidays. It's a lighthearted family comedy that centers on a holiday rescue plot.

Gary Valentine plays George Bannister. He is part of the Bannister family at the heart of the story.

Peyton List voices Eve, the new puppy. Eve plays a key role in helping the family during the holidays.

Zeus and Eve team up to save the holidays for their family. The ending reinforces family togetherness and holiday spirit.